Pakistan vs England: Haris Rauf, who made his Test debut in Rawalpindi final week, will not be a part of the rest of the 3-match sequence as a result of a thigh damage, the Pakistan Cricket Board mentioned on Tuesday.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 6, 2022 15:24 IST
Haris Rauf dominated out of Test sequence vs England as a result of thigh damage (AP Photo)
By India Today Web Desk: Pakistan have suffered one other damage blow as specific pacer Haris Rauf has been dominated out of the rest of the Test sequence in opposition to England as a result of a thigh damage. Rauf is not going to be a part of the 2nd and third Tests, set to be performed in Multan and Karachi.
Haris Rauf made his Test debut within the first Test, which England gained in Rawalpindi on Monday. Rauf was initially not anticipated to participate within the Multan Test however a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) launch mentioned on Tuesday that he’ll not be a part of your complete sequence as a result of a “grade II strain in his right quad”.
Notably, Rauf rolled over the ball whereas fielding on Day 1 of the Rawalpindi Test. He bowled 13 overs within the first innings however didn’t take the sector through the 2nd innings.
The 29-year-old quick bowler underwent an MRI scan through the first day’s play.
“The scans and the subsequent assessment by the PCB medical staff concluded that the fast bowler suffered a grade-II strain,” an announcement from PCB mentioned.
“Haris will travel to Lahore where he will begin his rehabilitation at the National High-Performance Centre.”
England notched up a sensational 74-run win within the opening Test on Monday.
Notably, Pakistan additionally haven’t got their lead pacer Shaheen Afridi, who was dominated out of the Test sequence after he picked up a knee damage through the T20 World Cup closing in November.
England even have had their share of accidents within the Test sequence as Liam Livingstone, who made his debut within the longest format in Rawalpindi, was dominated out of the rest of the sequence.
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Dec 6, 2022