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The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is on the horizon, set to begin in India in just a few days. Teams around the globe are gearing up for the tournament, with warm-up matches ꧟scheduled to commence on September 29, allowing players to acclimatize to Indian conditions. As anticipation builds, various teams have started reveali𒅌ng their squads for the upcoming mega event.
Pakistan announces World Cup 2023 squad with Hasan Ali inclusion
The Pakistan cricket team have unveiled its squad for the upcoming global showpiece event, sparking both anticipation and surprise among fans and pundits. The team’s management and selectors have decided to make a significant change by including experienced bowler Hasan Ali in place of the injured Naseem Shah. This decision has raised eyebrows and ignited discu🅰ssions among the cricket fans.
A shift in strategy
Notably, Pakistan had a challenging run in the Asia Cup 2023, prompting the selection committee to reevaluate its strategy and player lineup. Naseem’s shoulder injury during the Asia Cup played a pivotal role in the decision to bring Hasan back into the fold. While Hasan did not feature in the continental cup, his inclusion is viewed as a move towards leveraging his experience in high-pressure ICC events.
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Hasan Ali’s recent ODI absence
Hasan’s last appearance in a One Day International (ODI) game for Pakistan dates back to June 2022. The fixture was held in Multan, where Pakistan faced the West Indies🥂. Since that encounter, the 29-year-old has not represented the national team in the 50-over format. This extended hiatu✃s from ODI cricket has raised questions about his readiness and form as he returns to the international arena on the grand stage of the quadrennial event.
Fans’ reactions and memes on Hasan Ali’s inclusion
The decision to include Hasan in place of Naseem has generated a mixed response among cricket enthusiasts and fans on social media. Some have questioned the move, considering the Pakistani speedster absence from recent ODI matches. This decision has even led to the♏ creation of humorous memes as fans express their opinions through creative and often satirical meaꦕns.
Here are some of the funniest memes:
Inzimam Justifying Hasan Ali’s inclusion in wo🔯rld cup squad.
— Joun M Ali Raza (@ijounaliraza)
Hasan Ali is back in the Pakistan's Worldcup Squad 😭🤣
— k ♡ (@sarphiribalika_)
Babar choosing to play Hasan Ali every tournament
— F (@falahtah)
A crazy selector, a crazy management, a crazy captain will pick Hasan Ali, I don't understand why Hasan Ali has been picked. His performance has been absolutely terrible in the past. These crazy people are selecting him for the World Cup. Show your performance on such a big
— ج (@_Qaiyss)
Welcome Back Hasan Ali 🤩🤗
— 𝙕𝙀𝙀𝙈𝙊™ (@Healed_ICTIAN)
Hasan Ali making his entry into WC squad:
— 🚨 (@HBA_162)
Hasan Ali getting selec🏅ted in Pakistan Squad⛄ out of nowhere
— ICT Fan (@Delphy06)
//twitter.com/HBA_162/status/1705123914702024729
Hasan Ali replaces Naseem shah in world cup.
— Jedi, you look lonely. (@HassanRonaNhi)
//twitterไ.com/DevilNotFound9/status/170513449214135🍎9121
World Cup 2023 campaign
Pakistan’s campaign in the World Cup 2023 is set to commence on October 6, with their first group stage match against the Netherlands at the Rajiv Gandhi Internatio𒀰nal Stadium in Hyderaba꧒d.
