Asia Cup 2022: Who can replace Mohammad Rizwan as wicketkeeper?

Sports Desk
September 05, 2022

According to Espncricinfo, Khushdil Shah and Fakhar Zaman can do Rizwan's job, however, they are not specialists

Pakistans wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan. — ESPN Cricinfo
Pakistan's wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan. — ESPN Cricinfo

Pakistan's wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwanunderwent an MRI scan after he landed awkwardly on his knee and hurt himself during the Asia Cup 2022 clash against India.

The medical team will decide if Rizwan will continue playing in the tournament after his report comes.

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Espncricinfo, on its website, reviewed players who can replace Rizwan as a wicket-keeper.

According toEspncricinfo, Pakistan lacks a specialist wicketkeeper. Khushdil Shah and Fakhar Zaman can do Rizwan's job, however, they are not specialists.

The second choice could be Mohammad Haris, who was with the squad on its tour to the Netherlands. However, Haris is not currently on the Asia Cup squad.

In case Rizwan cannot play, Haris will have to be flown to Dubai as his replacement.

Pakistan is scheduled to play against Afghanistan on September 7 (Wednesday) inSharjah.


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