Haris Rauf’s likely replacement revealed

Pacer Haris Rauf is likely to miss the remainder of the ongoing tri-series featuring Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa.

With two matches remaining, Pakistan think thank is considering calling his replacement for the series.

Haris Rauf sustained an injury on Saturday in the series opener between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

The selection committee is considering bringing in Mohammad Wasim Jr., Akif Javed or Mohammad Ali as his replacement.

Reports suggests, Akif Javed is the strong candidate to replace the pacer with official announcement expected soon.

Harif Rauf will remain part of the national team and his injury won’t affect his spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 squad.

Earlier, the PCB medical board has decided to rest the Pakistan pacer for the February 12 game against South Africa as a precautionary measure and part of his ongoing rehabilitation.

According to the board, the right-arm pacer suffered a muscular sprain in the lower chest during the game and will be rested for Pakistan’s game against South Africa in the tri-nation series.

He occurred injury during the 37th over of New Zealand’s innings.

Haris Rauf walked off the field without waiting for the team physio to check up on him, leading all-rounder Salman Agha to complete his over.