LAHORE: Left-arm seamer Akif Javed is being thought-about a possible substitute for the injured Haris Rauf within the ongoing tri-nation sequence, ARY Information reported.
Haris Rauf sustained an harm within the PAK vs NZ sport of the tri-nation sequence.
The Pakistan Cricket Board’s choice committee held a gathering to debate doable replacements, with Mohammad Wasim Jr., Akif Javed, and Mohammad Ali being among the many names into account.
Sources point out the choice committee is contemplating Akif Javed as a substitute for Haris Rauf, with an official announcement anticipated quickly.
Harif Rauf will stay a part of the nationwide crew and his harm received’t have an effect on his spot within the Champions Trophy 2025 squad.
Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared an replace on pacer Haris Rauf’s harm he sustained within the PAK vs NZ sport of the tri-nation sequence.
The PCB medical board has determined to relaxation the Pakistan pacer for the February 12 sport in opposition to South Africa as a precautionary measure and a part of his ongoing rehabilitation.
In line with the board, the right-arm pacer suffered a muscular sprain within the decrease chest through the sport and shall be rested for Pakistan’s sport in opposition to South Africa within the tri-nation sequence.
Learn Extra: PCB shares replace on Haris Rauf’s harm, availability for CT 2025
“Following MRI and X-ray scans, it has been confirmed that Pakistan quick bowler Haris Rauf sustained a muscular sprain within the decrease chest wall area throughout Saturday’s match in opposition to New Zealand. The harm shouldn’t be critical and he’s anticipated to be totally recovered for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which commences in Karachi on 19 February,” the PCB acknowledged in an announcement.
Considerations had been raised over the right-arm fast’s availability for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 after he left the sector following a facet pressure within the February 8 sport on the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The incident occurred through the thirty seventh over of New Zealand’s inning when the Pakistan pacer suffered a side-strain harm.
Haris Rauf walked off the sector with out ready for the crew physio to check out him, main all-rounder Salman Agha to finish his over.
Earlier than leaving the sport, the Pakistan pacer had bowled 6.2 overs, taking a wicket whereas conceding 23 runs.