Haris Rauf ruled out of the Bangladesh Series–PCB concerns amid Asia Cup 2025 preparation
The Asia Cup 2025 is now just weeks away. Every team wants premium players to be fit and fine until the Asia Cup 2025. However, Pakistan’s seam bowler is probably out of the Asia Cup 2025.
Haris Rauf is one of the top bowlers in Pakistan. He has played a lot of cricket for Pakistan and bowls very fast. He has named some milestones for himself and his country.
In recent reports from Major League Cricket (MLC), Haris Rauf sustained an injury during a match.
How was Haris Rauf injured?
Haris Rauf was playing for the San Francisco Unicorns in the MLC. He was the leading wicket-taker of the tournament until then. In a match between SF Unicorns and TS Kings, he suffered a hamstring injury. He bowled only one over in the game and got out.
SF Unicorns confirmed Haris Rauf’s injury and replacement in an Instagram post:
“The San Francisco Unicorns can confirm Haris Rauf will miss the remainder of MLC2025 with a hamstring injury, with New Zealand Pace bowler Ben Lister to replace him, effective immediately.”
Haris Rauf ruled out of the Bangladesh series.
PCB announced the Pakistan squad for the Bangladesh series. Big names dropped from the squad. Haris Rauf was one of them due to injury. PCB declared injury as a reason for dropping him from the squad.
The Bangladesh series is scheduled to take place from July 20 to July 24, 2025. Shaheens will face Bangladesh in 3 T20I matches. PCB has added young talent as part of its preparations for the 2025 Asia Cup.
Haris Rauf injury– A massive blow for Pakistan
The Pakistan cricket team is facing some issues amid T20 cricket following the T20 World Cup 2024. They lack good finishers and fast bowlers. Haris Rauf could have a good impact on other teams with his pace and variations.
He was the leading wicket-taker and best bowler of the MLC. He played a significant role in PSL to help his team win the tournament. He could also be the best bowler of the Asia Cup 2025, according to his current form.
This injury can be a massive blow for the Pakistan team.
What to expect for Recovery?
Recovery after an injury is always difficult for any player. It can affect the performance and pace of a bowler. Haris Rauf’s injury is not severe. He can easily recover in a few days.
Grade 1 Hamstring injury is a minimal tearing of muscle fibers. The affected person feels a slight pain in his hamstring. The Player will need some rest, and he can recover if treated well.
Final Discussions
It is now confirmed that Haris Rauf is suffering from an injury. After undergoing an MRI scan, he was diagnosed with a grade 1 hamstring injury, which is not chronic. Fans can now breathe with happiness amid Haris Rauf’s injury.
It can affect his performance and pace for the Asia Cup 2025. However, he is expected to recover by the time the tournament starts.
