The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has put rest to the concerns regarding pacer Haris Rauf’s injury and availability in Champions Trophy. They have confirmed that he is expected to make full recovery from the muscle sprain he suffered during the first match in tri-series against New Zealand.
Initially, there were fears that Rauf’s injury could rule him out of the Champions Trophy 2025 but PCB clarified that the pacer sustained a muscular sprain in the lower chest-wall area. But it was assured that the injury was not severe as it was feared.
Harsi Rauf Injury Update
“Following MRI and X-ray scans, it has been confirmed that Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf sustained a muscular sprain in the lower chest wall region during Saturday’s match against New Zealand. The injury is not serious, and he is expected to be fully recovered for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which commences in Karachi on 19 February.”
“However, as a precautionary measure and part of his ongoing rehabilitation, he will not be available for selection against South Africa on 12 February,” as mentioned in the statement
Pakistan Squad For Champions Trophy
Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
