Pakistan right arm pacer Naseem Shah is facing a significant injury setback that could potentially rule him out of the highly anticipated World Cup 2023. The news has sent shockwaves with experts expressing their concerns about the impact this will have on Pakistan's chances in the tournament.

Indian cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle expressed his concern over the severity of Naseem Shah's injury.

"Looks like the news about Naseem Shah is worse than it seemed. It will be a huge loss for Pakistan if he misses out," Harsha wrote on 'X'

Indian sports journalist Vikrant Gupta emphasized the importance of Naseem Shah to the Pakistan squad, highlighting the potential impact on their World Cup campaign.

"If Naseem Shah’s injury forces him to miss the entire World Cup, Pakistan’s hopes of a crack at the title nosedive dramatically," Gupta wrote on 'X'

Chandresh Narayan, an expert cricket analyst, brought attention to the broader issue of managing key players and the implications of overemphasis on bilateral matches.

"Naseem Shah injury is another reason why you shouldn’t regard every bilateral white ball as a question of life and death! It will hurt you in long run if you don’t manage your key players. media in pakistan has a big role in letting fans know that a bilateral loss doesn’t matter," Narayan wrote on 'X'

Ridhima Pathak, an Indian sports presenter, expressed her concerns regarding Pakistan's recent performances and the added blow of Naseem Shah's injury.

"Highly likely that Naseem Shah could miss the World Cup 2023 due to injury. Certainly a worrisome development for Pakistan. Finished 4th in Super 4 of Asia Cup and now this injury. #AsiaCup2023," Ridhima wrote on 'X'

Naseem's injury occurred during Pakistan's second game against India at the recent Asia Cup, forcing him to leave the field during the 46th over. Subsequent scans revealed damage to a muscle just below his bowling shoulder. This injury is not a recurrence of any previous shoulder issues, and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is seeking a second opinion to confirm the extent of the injury.