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Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Haris Rauf likely to be fit for WI tour
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf will undergo rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) after suffering a hamstring injury during the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 while representing the San Francisco Unicorns. According to reports, Rauf is expected to begin his rehab in the coming week. He was not included in Pakistan's squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, scheduled to begin on July 20 in Dhaka. The rehabilitation process is expected to take approximately 10 to 12 days. If the right-arm pacer regains full fitness in time, he will be considered for selection for Pakistan's white-ball tour of the West Indies, scheduled for next month. Rauf has been a standout performer in MLC 2025, currently ranking as the second-highest wicket-taker with 17 wickets in eight matches at an economy rate of 9.08. On Tuesday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a 15-member squad for the T20I series against Bangladesh. All-rounder Agha Salman will continue to captain the side, while vice-captain Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf were both ruled out due to injuries. Shadab recently underwent successful shoulder surgery in the UK. The procedure was performed on his right shoulder, which had been bothering him for some time. Meanwhile, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has opened ticket sales for the upcoming white-ball series against Pakistan. The T20I series will begin on July 31 at the Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida, with the remaining two matches scheduled for August 2 and 3. This will be followed by a three-match ODI series in Trinidad, with matches scheduled for August 8, 10, and 12. The PCB had earlier proposed converting the ODI series into T20Is to provide more preparation for Pakistan in the shortest format ahead of the 2025 ACC Men's Asia Cup and the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, both of which will be played in the T20 format. However, despite ongoing discussions, CWI is reportedly inclined to stick with the originally agreed tour itinerary. While no official response has been issued yet, sources suggest the West Indies board is firm on retaining the current schedule, which includes both the T20I and ODI series. Pakistan squad for Bangladesh T20I series: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza and Sufyan Moqim. Earlier, Pakistan's T20I captain, Salman Ali Agha, recently opened up in a candid interview with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), offering insights into his teammates' personalities and his own unique talents. Since taking on the T20I captaincy earlier this year, Agha has proven to be not only a leader on the field but also someone with a sense of humour off it. When asked to imagine his teammates in film roles, Agha had plenty of playful ideas. He placed Pakistan's top batter, Babar Azam, in the lead as the hero, while fast bowler Haris Rauf, with his fiery on-field persona, would fit the role of a villain. Agha also gave pacer Hasan Ali the title of the team's comedian and suggested Abdullah Shafique would be best suited for the role of a love-struck character. As for Fakhar Zaman, Agha cheekily cast him as a singer and said he would cast Zaman in a 'musical' role. Agha didn't stop there; he reflected on his own life choices, joking that if he weren't a cricketer, he would have likely been a businessman. He also revealed that, given a magical ability, he would erase social media platforms.
Mint
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Mint
San Francisco Unicorns vs. MI New York MLC 2025 Eliminator: Live streaming, Timings, weather forecast, a complete guide
The San Francisco Unicorns face MI New York in Thursday's Major League Cricket Eliminator at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. The winner advances to the Challenger match, while the loser is eliminated. The first ball is at 7:00 PM local time on July 9, amid concerns over Texas floods, though forecasts predict clear skies. The Unicorns dominated the league stage with 7 wins but enter with injuries to key players Finn Allen (foot), Haris Rauf (hamstring), and Romario Shepherd (ankle). MI New York scraped into fourth place, hoping stars like Kieron Pollard (265 runs) and Trent Boult (11 wickets) reverse their 0-3 record against SFU. India: Stream live on JioHotstar app/website; TV broadcast on Star Sports Network . North America: Watch via Willow TV. Other regions: UK (Premier Sports), Australia (Seven Network), Caribbean (ESPN). Live toss occurs at 6:30 PM local time The Unicorns are majorly backed by tech entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley. The team's management has emphasized building around explosive batters, which has paid off well till now. Under strong captaincy, they've prioritized aggressive batting, evidenced by their record 246/4 against MI New York earlier this season. Owned by the same group that owns IPL's Mumbai Indians, MI New York benefits from global cricket expertise of powerful current and veteran cricketing stars. Despite star power like Nicholas Pooran and Quinton de Kock, the team has struggled with consistency, losing 7 games this season. Their Dallas record is concerning: 0 wins in 4 matches here, including two failed 240+ chases against SFU. Grand Prairie Stadium favors batsmen, with 2025 first-innings averages soaring to 203. SFU's Xavier Bartlett, Player of the Match in their June 15 win over NY, and Tim Seifert (64 off 26 balls in prior clash) hold the keys to extending their 3-0 dominance. With SFU likely fielding replacements like Cooper Connolly, MI New York aims to capitalize on their weakened lineup.
Arab News
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Injured Rauf and Shadab to miss Pakistan's T20 series in Bangladesh
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf and allrounder Shadab Khan were injured and will miss the Twenty20 series in Bangladesh this month. Rauf injured a hamstring in Major League Cricket in the United States last week, and Shadab recently underwent shoulder surgery. Uncapped fast bowlers Ahmed Danial and Salman Mirza were picked in a 15-man squad on Tuesday to supplement Abbas Afridi and fast bowling allrounder Faheem Ashraf. Left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem was also recalled after he was overlooked for the last home series against Bangladesh. Spin allrounder Mohammad Nawaz has also made his way back into the national squad since last appearing in January 2024 against New Zealand, after impressive performance in the Pakistan Super League. The three-match T20 series will be played in Mirpur from July 20-24. Pakistan: Salman Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Injured Rauf and Shadab to miss Pakistan's T20 series in Bangladesh
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf and allrounder Shadab Khan were injured and will miss the Twenty20 series in Bangladesh this month. Rauf injured a hamstring in Major League Cricket in the United States last week, and Shadab recently underwent shoulder surgery. Advertisement Uncapped fast bowlers Ahmed Danial and Salman Mirza were picked in a 15-man squad on Tuesday to supplement Abbas Afridi and fast bowling allrounder Faheem Ashraf. Left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem was also recalled after he was overlooked for the last home series against Bangladesh. Spin allrounder Mohammad Nawaz has also made his way back into the national squad since last appearing in January 2024 against New Zealand, after impressive performance in the Pakistan Super League. The three-match T20 series will be played in Mirpur from July 20-24. ___ Pakistan: Salman Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem. ___ AP cricket:
Associated Press
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Injured Rauf and Shadab to miss Pakistan's T20 series in Bangladesh
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf and allrounder Shadab Khan were injured and will miss the Twenty20 series in Bangladesh this month. Rauf injured a hamstring in Major League Cricket in the United States last week, and Shadab recently underwent shoulder surgery. Uncapped fast bowlers Ahmed Danial and Salman Mirza were picked in a 15-man squad on Tuesday to supplement Abbas Afridi and fast bowling allrounder Faheem Ashraf. Left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem was also recalled after he was overlooked for the last home series against Bangladesh. Spin allrounder Mohammad Nawaz has also made his way back into the national squad since last appearing in January 2024 against New Zealand, after impressive performance in the Pakistan Super League. The three-match T20 series will be played in Mirpur from July 20-24. ___ Pakistan: Salman Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem. ___ AP cricket:
