Pakistan quick bowler Haris Rauf has been dominated out of the remainder of the Test collection in opposition to England with a thigh damage, the group’s administration mentioned Tuesday.
The 29-year-old, who made his debut within the opening Test in Rawalpindi, stepped on the ball whereas fielding on the primary day.
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“A grade II strain in the right quad has ruled Rauf out of the Test series against England,” the Pakistan Cricket Board mentioned in a press release.
Scans and a subsequent evaluation concluded Rauf wants day without work for rehabilitation, it added.
Rauf bowled 13 overs taking 1-78 in England’s first innings, however was unable to bowl within the second. He batted with discomfort in each innings.
England received the primary Test by 74 runs on Monday to take a 1-0 lead within the three-match collection.
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Pakistan have but to call a substitute for Rauf, however have a 17-man squad to select from for the second Test beginning in Multan on Friday.
Rauf’s absence is an additional blow to a Pakistan facet already lacking spearhead tempo bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi by knee damage.