After being ousted from the Asia Cup, Pakistan's ODI ranking has dropped from first to second. But the absence of Naseem Shah, one of their top pacers, would bother them the most. Due to a shoulder injury he suffered during the match against India, the 20-year-old right arm pacer was forced to withdraw from the World Cup.
This is a major setback for Pakistan because he had four wickets at an amazing average of 20 in the first four games of the Asia Cup. His ability to swing the ball, produce speed, and generate bounce left everyone in awe. With 32 wickets in just 14 games, he was expected to become one of the future pacers. At such a young age, Naseem Shah has achieved outstanding progress in international cricket. He has the ability to become a future star for Pakistan, without a question, but his statistics regarding wins and defeats are intriguing.