World Cup 2023: Axar Patel, Naseem Shah to Tim Southee - List of star players injured ahead of ICC event

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World Cup 2023 starts from October 5 and all the ten participating teams are busy working out their best playing combinations and ironing out their flaw. The final rounds are preparation are on with utmost intensity.

Amid the high intensity environment, several teams are also facing the challenge of losing their key their players to last moment injuries. Take for example, Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah was expected to be the trump card for his team in the World Cup 2023, but he is now on the cusp of being ruled out completely due to a shoulder injury in Asia Cup 2023.

In this article, we have compiled team-wise list of star players injured just ahead of the World Cup 2023.

World Cup 2023: India injury list

Axar Patel: The all-rounder was ruled out of the Asia Cup 2023 final due to left quadriceps strain sustained during India's Super Four match against Bangladesh on September 15. Washington Sundar was called as his backup.

Shreyas Iyer: The star middle-order batter made his comeback in Team India after a gap of almost six months. However, he last for just two matches in which he got to bat only once. Shreyas Iyer missed all the three matches in the Super Fours of Asia Cup 2023 back spasms. He is made good improvement but cloud cover remans over his fitness.

World Cup 2023: Pakistan injury list

Naseem Shah: The 20-year-old pacer is on the cusp of getting ruled out of the World Cup 2023. An injury to his bowling shoulder forced him out of the match against India in the Super Fours of Asia Cup 2023. Initial scans have suggested that Naseem Shah could be out of action for 3-4 months.

Haris Rauf: The express pacer felt discomfort in his right flank while playing against India in the Super Fours. He did not bowl on the reserve day and skipped Pakistan's must-win match against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2023.

World Cup 2023: Australia injury list

Travis Head: The opener was hit on his left glove in the 4th ODI against South Africa in Centurion. He has fractured his hand and is likely to be ruled out of the World Cup 2023.

Glenn Maxwell: Ankle injury - Missed ODI series vs South Africa

Steve Smith: Wrist injury - Missed ODI series vs South Africa

Pat Cummins: Wrist injury - Missed ODI series vs South Africa

Mitchell Starc: Hamstring injury - Missed ODI series vs South Africa

World Cup 2023: South Africa injury list

Anrich Nortje: Lower-back injury. Player just one match in 5-ODI series vs Australia

Temba Bavuma: The in-form South Africa captain missed the fourth ODI against South Africa due to a right adductor strain.

World Cup 2023: New Zealand injury list

Trent Boult: The senior pacer has dislocated and fractured a bone in his right thumb while attempting a Joe Root catch in the fourth and final ODI against England.

Dary Mitchell: The all-rounder dislocated his ring finger taking a catch off Jonny Bairstow in the same match.

Finn Allen: The player came in place of Micthell who left the field but himself suffered a laceration on the little finger of his right hand while attempting another catch off Joe Root.

Kane Williamson: The batting superstar is still recovering from his knee injury.

World Cup 2023: England injury list

Jason Roy: The dangerous England opener missed all four matches against New Zealand due to a back injury.

World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka injury list

Maheesh Theekshana: The off-spinner was ruled out of the Asia Cup 2023 after straining his right hamstring during Sri Lanka's must-win game against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023.

Wanindu Hasaranga: Strain in his thigh during the LPL 2023.

Dushmantha Chameera: Pectoral injury

Lahiru Kumara: Side strain issue.

World Cup 2023: Bangladesh injury list

Najmul Hossain Shanto: Suffered hamstring injury (muscle tear) in Asia Cup 2023.