Delhi: Pakistan got injured in the first match of the tri -series against New Zealand Fast bowler harice Rauf can be rested for the second match against South Africa. Pakistan’s team left for Karachi from Lahore today. Guests have to face South Africa on 12 February.
Sources say that Rauf, who left the ground due to pain in the ribs while bowling during the first match of the series, is feeling better than before, but the team management does not want to take the risk of unloading the right hand pace against South Africa. .
Rauf is likely to be rested for the match against South Africa. However, the final decision about them will be made on the basis of MRI report. New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 78 runs in the first match of the tri -series.
Significantly, the ICC Champions Trophy is playing a tri -series between Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa before 2025. The first match of this series was at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 78 runs. New Zealand set a strong target of 331 runs thanks to the brilliant century of Kiwi batsman Glenn Philips. In response, despite Fakhar Zaman’s best innings, the Pakistani team could score 252 runs in 47.5 overs and lost the match.
In this regard, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) says that Haris Rauf is suffering from low-grade one strain, he also has pain in the abdominal muscles, Haris Rauf has been treated immediately. It is noteworthy that Haris Rauf is also included in the team for the ICC Champions Trophy.
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