The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday provided an injury update for pacer Naseem Shah. Fast bowler Naseem Shah has been ruled out from international cricket for three to four months.

The right armer is expected to be out for three to four months due to a shoulder injury sustained during the 2023 Asian Cup. He will also miss the upcoming 2023 ICC World Cup in India.

After thorough medical examinations and consultations with leading medical experts, Naseem was advised to undergo surgery. He is expected to recover in three to four months.

Meanwhile, Hasan Ali has replaced Naseem in Pakistan's squad for the 2023 World Cup.

“Unfortunately, Naseem Shah got injured and is our main bowler. Hasnain underwent surgery on his ankle and has played well for Pakistan in major events in the past,” Inzamam told the media in Lahore on Friday.

Naseem took to his social media account on X and shared his disappointment.

“Hasan Ali has been bowling well in the LPL and elsewhere recently. He is experienced and has performed well for Pakistan in major events in the past. With Naseem Shah ruled out, we also needed a bowler who could bowl with the new ball and I think Hasan Ali is a good choice. He also bowls well with the old ball and is a team player too. He brings energy to the team,” he added.

Ali last played an ODI match for Pakistan against West Indies in Multan in 2022. The team is led by prolific batsman Babar Azam.

Pakistan made two changes to the squad that played in the 2023 Asia Cup: all-rounder Faheem Ashraf was excluded and wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Haris was moved to the reserves.