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Shamas replaces injured Alvi in Pakistan's Asia Cup squad

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:59 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Shamas replaces injured Alvi in Pakistan's Asia Cup squad
Summary

Pakistan's Asia Cup squad sees a change as Shamas is brought in to replace Alvi, who is sidelined due to a knee injury. Alvi's recovery is projected to take up to four weeks. This adjustment comes ahead of the upcoming matches in the Asia Cup, where Pakistan aims to strengthen their team. Shamas's inclusion reflects the management's strategy to adapt to players' availability.

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  • •Alvi ruled out due to knee injury.
  • •Shamas selected to join Asia Cup squad.
  • •Alvi's recovery expected to take up to four weeks.
  • •Pakistan adjusts squad ahead of Asia Cup matches.
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  • 7:59 AMESPNcricinfo — Shamas replaces injured Alvi in Pakistan's Asia Cup squad
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Alvi has been ruled out due to a knee injury, with her recovery "expected to take up to four weeks"

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