In the Super Four stage match against India during the Asia Cup, the injuries sustained by Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf heightened concerns within the Pakistan cricket team.
Yesterday, Pakistan secured a significant victory over India with a massive 228-run margin in a crucial Asia Cup match. Haris Rauf bowled for 5 overs, while Naseem Shah contributed 9.2 overs before leaving the field due to their injuries.
The decision regarding their participation in the Asia Cup will be contingent upon a thorough assessment of their injuries. Nonetheless, sources have suggested that both of these fast bowlers for the Pakistan team may be unavailable for the upcoming crucial match against Sri Lanka.
As a contingency plan, Pakistan has summoned Shahnawaz Dhani and Zaman Khan as replacements for Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf.
On the other hand, the team management will seek a replacement through the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) technical committee, but only if necessary.
There is a high likelihood that Haris and Naseem will be absent from Pakistan’s final Super Four match against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Whether or not these two bowlers will be part of the playing XI in the event that Pakistan advances to the finals remains uncertain.
Following the match, the head coach of the national team, Grant Bradburn, emphasized that Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah are taking precautionary measures to prevent more severe injuries ahead of the major tournament.
