Haris Rauf Injury: The Champions Trophy is just seven days away and the upcoming ICC tournament in Pakistan and the UAE is just around the corner. Pakistan are playing a tri-series against South Africa and New Zealand ahead of this tournament, which will be a great preparation for them before the tournament, which starts on February 19.
Haris Rauf Injury Before Champions Trophy 2025
There have been many injuries ahead of the tournament; unfortunately, the home team has also suffered a major setback. During Pakistan’s first tri-series match against New Zealand, Men in Green pacer Haris Rauf had to face some problems.
This led to him being taken off the field after 6.2 overs and it seems that he has been ruled out of the tri-series due to a muscle injury in his lower chest wall and has been replaced by young left-arm pacer Akif Javed.
This may have confirmed his participation in the Champions Trophy but the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has stated to the media stating that he will be fully fit for the tournament.
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Akif Javed Joins Pakistan Squad for Tri-Series
“Left-arm fast bowler Akif Javed has been called up in place of Haris Rauf for the tri-series. Haris has been advised to rest after sustaining a lower chest wall muscle injury during the match against New Zealand on Saturday.
This replacement is for the tri-series only, as Haris Rauf is expected to be fully fit and available for selection for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025,” the PCB said in a media release.
Who is Akif Javed?
Talking about Akif Javed, he may not have made his international debut yet but he has good credentials in domestic cricket. The 24-year-old left-arm fast bowler has taken 52 first-class wickets and 33 List-A wickets.
He also performed well in the recently concluded Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) where he took 20 wickets in 11 matches for Rangpur Riders.
FAQ:
Q: Is Haris Rauf ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025?
A: No, PCB confirmed that Haris Rauf will be fit before the tournament starts on February 19.
Q: Who replaced Haris Rauf in the tri-series?
A: Left-arm pacer Akif Javed has been included as his replacement.
Q: When does the Champions Trophy 2025 start?
A: The tournament starts on February 19, 2025, in Pakistan and UAE.
Q: How did Akif Javed perform in the BPL?
A: He took 20 wickets in 11 matches for Rangpur Riders.
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