PCB Confirms Haris Rauf’s Absence
KARACHI – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Sunday that star pacer Haris Rauf will miss the national team’s second match of the tri-nation ODI series against South Africa. Officials have scheduled the match for Wednesday at the National Bank Stadium.
Nature of Haris Rauf’s Injury
According to the PCB, Rauf sustained a muscular sprain in his lower chest during Pakistan’s opening match against New Zealand. As a precautionary measure, they ruled him out of the upcoming game..
Despite the injury, the PCB reassured fans that Rauf’s condition is not serious, and they expect him to fully recover ahead of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025.
Official PCB Statement on Haris Rauf’s Fitness
The PCB released an official statement confirming the nature of Rauf’s injury:
The injury is not serious, and doctors expect him to fully recover for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which begins in Karachi on February 19.
However, as a precautionary measure and part of his ongoing rehabilitation, he will not be available for selection against South Africa on February 12.”
Haris Rauf’s Absence Impacts Pakistan’s Bowling Attack
Rauf’s injury occurred in the 38th over of New Zealand’s innings in the opening match at Gaddafi Stadium. The opposition forced him to leave the field, significantly weakening Pakistan’s bowling attack, which struggled in the final overs against Glenn Phillips’ onslaught.
Furthermore, the 31-year-old pacer did not come out to bat, and Pakistan suffered a crushing 78-run defeat in the crucial match.
Pakistan Squad for Tri-Nation Series & ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The Pakistan squad for the ongoing series and the Champions Trophy 2025 includes:
- Mohammad Rizwan (Captain)
- Babar Azam
- Fakhar Zaman
- Kamran Ghulam
- Saud Shakeel
- Tayyab Tahir
- Faheem Ashraf
- Khushdil Shah
- Salman Ali Agha (Vice-Captain)
- Usman Khan
- Abrar Ahmed
- Haris Rauf
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Naseem Shah
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Final Thoughts
With Haris Rauf ruled out, Pakistan will need to adjust their bowling strategy in the upcoming match against South Africa.Fans hope for his speedy recovery ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, where they expect him to play a crucial role.
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