Pakistan’s Haris Rauf reacts after a supply through the World Cup 2023 match between New Zealand and Pakistan on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. — AFP/File
LAHORE: Pakistan’s workforce administration has determined to not embody injured right-arm speedster Haris Rauf in taking part in XI for the upcoming Tri-Nation ODI sequence match in opposition to South Africa, say sources.
Rauf suffered damage through the earlier play in opposition to New Zealand a day in the past. The following match is scheduled to be performed on the Nationwide Financial institution Stadium in Karachi on February 12.
The sources stated that Rauf was feeling higher however the workforce administration averted taking danger on the pacer’s health and planning to offer him relaxation for the must-win contest in opposition to South Africa.
The sources additionally revealed that the ultimate determination concerning the pacer’s choice will likely be made in mild of the MRI scan experiences.
Rauf left the sector halfway through the thirty eighth over of New Zealand’s innings within the opening match of the sequence on the Gaddafi Stadium and after present process medical evaluation, was identified with a low-grade aspect pressure.
Notably, Haris took one wicket for simply 23 runs in his 6.2 overs through the match.
His absence left a void within the house aspect’s bowling assault, which was taken to the cleaners by Glenn Phillips within the final 10 overs.
The 31-year-old additionally didn’t stroll out to bat as Pakistan succumbed to a gruelling 78-run defeat within the essential match.
In the meantime, the nationwide workforce are set to depart for Karachi as we speak and can maintain a coaching session on the newly renovated Nationwide Financial institution Stadium on the eve of the must-win sport in opposition to South Africa.
Pakistan squad for Tri-Nation sequence, Champions Trophy 2025
Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha (vc), Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
