Pakistan Considers Akif Javed as Replacement for Injured Haris Rauf

Who is the replacement for Haris Rauf? 3 names have emerged. The selection committee has started considering including 3 fast bowlers to replace national team fast bowler Haris Rauf, who suffered an injury in the first match of the tri-nation series. In the first match of the tri-nation series played in Lahore, Haris Rauf had suffered an injury and left the field. He felt severe pain in the left side of his chest and abdominal muscles while bowling. The national team fast bowler has been provided with initial medical aid, however, the report states that Haris Rauf has sprained a muscle in the lower part of his chest, however, the decision on his return to the field will be made after consulting the doctors. Haris Rauf took one wicket for 23 runs in his quota of 6.2 overs, later his over was completed by Salman Ali Agha. However, now the news has come out that the selection committee has started considering the names of Muhammad Wasim Jr., Muhammad Ali and Akif Javed in the squad for the tri-nation and Champions Trophy. Several reports have claimed that Akif Javed is being included as a replacement for Haris Rauf, which is expected to be announced today. On the other hand, according to the ICC deadline, all teams can make changes to their squads until 12 midnight on February 11, but after that, permission from the ICC Technical Committee will be required to change the squad.