The upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is just around the corner, and all the teams participating are begged for their premiere players to remain in shape and who brings any injury will recover fitness before the tournament starts, and Pakistan is one of them.
Haris Rauf recently gave them an almost heart attack after suffered by an injury during a current opener of a three-and-day series between Pakistan and New Zealand in Lahore on February 8th. Haris Rauf had to leave early after taking one Wickket while receiving only 23 runs, and Pacer did not go out during the Pakistani defeat of 78 run against black caps.
Haris Rauf suffers muscle spraining during the match, however a vs nz
Haris Rauf was forced to leave the ground after a ball of only 6.2 additions due to muscle sprains, which caused concern about his availability for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, starting on February 19 at the National Stadium in Karachi with Pakistan compared to the New Zealand conflict .
Followed for a duck! @Harisrauf14 Strikes to Remove Thomas Latham 🔥#3NATIONS1TROPHY | #Patnz pic.twitter.com/6r3xi4liit
– Pakistan Crket (@Therealpcb) 8. February 2025
In the midst of guessing and concerns, the Pakistani cricket board (PCB) shared a large update of Haris Rauf. PCB abolished the concern that Rauf was missing the upcoming ICC champions of Trophy 2025. The administration revealed that Rauf had suffered muscle spraining in the lower chest wall, not as serious as he was initially afraid.
The Cricket Committee in Pakistan also confirmed that Rauf is expected to be fully incorporated on time to start the prestigious tournament. However, as a precautionary measure, Rauf is rested for the second match of Pakistan in the current three-nation series to go against South Africa on February 12th.
PCB confirms that Haris Rauf will recover before the ICC champion trophy
PCB said in a press release: “After scanning of MRI and X -rays, it was confirmed that Pakistan Fast Bowler Haris Rauf held a muscular spinning in the lower chest wall during Saturday’s match against New Zealand. The injury is not serious and expected to be Completely recovered for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which begins in Karachi on February 19.
Earlier, PCB faced criticism after New Zealand Rachin Ravrdra sustained a terrible injury during the first OTI three-series in Lahore due to bad light in Lahore. Ravandra suffered a cut on her forehead, causing bleeding and quickly removed from the field.
Sufiyan Muqeem should be appointed in the Pakistani team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Meanwhile, Spinner Sufiyan Muqeem for the left hand is all ready to add to the Pakistani team for the upcoming ICC champions of Trophy 2025. It is said that Muqeem will join Abrara Ahmed as part of the Pakistani team for a multi-dative tournament for tournament.
Sufiyan Muqeem, who made his impressive go debut in December 2024 against South Africa, was appointed on the National team for the upcoming champion trophy 2025, despite the fact that men in Green would rely on Abrar Ahmed only. But the sources said the Sufi would officially be involved in the final composition to add the depth to the Pakistani attack by Spin Mega event.
