BENGALURU: Pakistan men's team are currently training at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to prepare for the match against Australia on October 20.
As per the details, six players are not part of the optional training. Four players from the main squad - Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Ali Agha and two travelling reserves - Zaman Khan and Mohammad Haris.
Pakistan men's team changed their plans in regards to training. Earlier, they had decided not to train today. They will train for two hours from 6 PM to 8 PM (Indian Standard Time)
It must be noted that Abdullah Shafique has been suffering from a fever. Pacer Shaheen Afridi and Usama Mir had also experienced fever symptoms, but they have since recovered.
The players who displayed fever symptoms were promptly checked as per the team's health protocol. Additionally, in line with the safety measures, all players were tested for COVID-19 and screened for symptoms related to dengue fever.
However, there is no reason for concern about the health of the players in the Pakistan team, as confirmed by team sources.
Pakistan have registered two wins in three matches during the event, so far, but their only defeat came against arch-rivals India on Saturday.
Schedule of Pakistan’s remaining matches
October 20 - vs Australia in Bengaluru
October 23 - vs Afghanistan in Chennai
October 27 - vs South Africa in Chennai
October 31 - vs Bangladesh in Kolkata
November 4 - vs New Zealand Bengaluru (Day match)
November 11 - vs England in Kolkata
The day matches will start at 10:00am Pakistan Standard Time (PST) while all other matches will be day-night fixtures starting at 01:30pm (PST).
If Pakistan qualify for the semi-finals, they will play in Kolkata.
If India qualify for the semi-finals, they will play in Mumbai unless playing against Pakistan, in which case they will play in Kolkata.
Pakistan squad for ICC World Cup 2023
Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, M Wasim Jnr, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha.
Travelling reserves: Mohammad Haris, Abrar Ahmed, Zaman Khan
Faizan Lakhani Faizan Lakhani is Deputy Editor (Sports) at Geo News.