Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka have hosted group-stage matches for the Asia Cup 2023. While there were weather delays during the games in Sri Lanka, there were none during the matches in Pakistan.
It was interesting and enjoyable to observe how young players performed in the few matches that have occurred. Despite the presence of seasoned players, newcomers have risen to the challenge. For their respective nations, they have produced performances that have won matches.
A multi-nation competition like the Asia Cup provides the opportunity for these aspiring cricket superstars to succeed. The Asia Cup is the ideal venue leading up to the World Cup. From this point forward, they can maintain their confidence. The second group of potential Shakib Al Hasan, Virat Kohli, and Lasith Malinga caliber top cricket stars may emerge from this set of games.
Let’s take a look at the up-and-coming players for the Asia Cup in 2023 in the same vein:
1. Najmul Hossain Shanto
Najmul Hossain Shanto, a rookie batsman from Bangladesh, has recently been a revelation for his squad. The southpaw batter was a rising star in his nation’s cricket team. He was anticipated to be a standout batting prospect, but after a string of setbacks, he’s finally finding his stride.
Shanto is an excellent top-order compact hitter. He got off to a fantastic start in the 2023 Asia Cup. He batted a tough 89 in the opening game against Sri Lanka while standing by himself in one end. He once again produced in Bangladesh’s crucial must-win game against Afghanistan. He reached the three-figure threshold this time when working with Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Tamim Iqbal and Litton Das (for the first phase) being absent gave Najmul Shanto an excellent opportunity to showcase his abilities. Unfortunately, he had an injury after the second game that forced him to withdraw from the entire . The extent of the injury is still unknown, and it’s unclear whether he’ll be able to play in the upcoming ODI World Cup in 2023. Even if he doesn’t participate, he still has time to rejoin the national team and secure his position going forward.
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