LOWER DIR: Police have detained five suspects following a firing incident at the residence of Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah in the Mayar area of Lower Dir, officials confirmed on Monday.
According to police reports, unidentified assailants opened fire at the cricketer’s house late Sunday night, targeting the main gate and windows. A vehicle parked inside the property was also damaged in the attack.
“The firing caused damage to the main gate, several windows, and a car. Our team reached the site immediately and took five suspects into custody. A case has been registered at Mayar Police Station, and further investigations are ongoing,” said a police spokesperson.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and Naseem Shah’s family escaped unharmed. The 21-year-old pacer is currently in Rawalpindi with the national squad, which is preparing for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, beginning November 11.
Naseem Shah’s Upcoming Commitments
After the ODI series, Naseem is scheduled to feature in the T20I Tri-Series involving Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, which will be held in Rawalpindi and Lahore from November 17 to 29.
Pakistan Squads
For Sri Lanka ODIs:
Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha.
For T20I Tri-Series:
Salman Ali Agha (c), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (wk), Usman Tariq.
Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan – ODI Schedule
Nov 11: 1st ODI – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Nov 13: 2nd ODI – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Nov 15: 3rd ODI – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
T20I Tri-Series Schedule
Nov 17: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe – Rawalpindi
Nov 19: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Rawalpindi
Nov 22: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Lahore
Nov 23: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe – Lahore
Nov 25: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Lahore
Nov 27: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Lahore
Nov 29: Final – Lahore
