Pakistani fast bowler Naseem Shah could not participate in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 held in India due to injury. It is noteworthy that Naseem was in amazing form before the World Cup, but due to a serious shoulder injury during the Asia Cup 2023, he could not participate in the tournament.

Before being ruled out of the Asia Cup due to injury, he was the leading wicket-taker in the tournament. So let us tell you about Pakistan’s performance in the World Cup, it was eliminated from the league stage itself. The team finished in fifth place overall.

So in the tournament, the trio of Pakistani bowlers Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf could not show anything special. However, Naseem Shah, who was out of the tournament due to injury, has now given a big statement. Shah is seen getting emotional while remembering his injury time.

Naseem gave a big statement regarding the World Cup

Let us tell you that in an interview with Cricwick about not being able to play in the World Cup, Naseem Shah said – It was very difficult for me to watch the match on TV when you know that you are on the field with the rest of the team. I hardly watched any matches because I couldn’t bear to watch them. After the surgery my arm was in a sling and I would wake up suddenly at night wondering if the injury had healed.

Shah further said- When you are stuck in a room for a long time, you become mentally dejected and start feeling dejected. It is every player’s dream to play for the country in the World Cup. Especially the ODI World Cup, because it comes once in four years.

Before the tournament started, I felt like I was at the top of my skills. Every player feels like this at some point in his career. I was fine with the performance and other things, I worked hard for it, but when you have an injury, you can’t do much.