Haris Rauf to miss T20 World Cup 2024? Shaheen Afridi provides update on pacer's injury in PSL 2024

Lahore Qalandars fast bowler Haris Rauf suffered an injury scare during a recent match against the Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024. Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Afridi provided an update on Haris Rauf after the completion of the match.

Haris Rauf made a remarkable catch to dismiss Hasan Ali in the tenth game of the ongoing Pakistan Super League season. However, the celebration was short-lived as the pacer injured himself. Following the catch, Rauf was forced to exit the field due to the injury.

The 30-year-old bowler was visibly in pain and left the field with an elastic bandage around his right shoulder. This incident not only casts a shadow over Lahore Qalandars’ campaign in the PLSK but also raises concerns with the T20 World Cup 2024 approaching.

Haris Rauf’s injury status remains unclear, but fans are haunted by memories of Naseem Shah’s injury before the 2023 World Cup. Nassem missed the entire ODI tournament in India. Naseem’s absence significantly impacted Pakistan’s campaign in the ICC event.

Thiss feels so personal , ngl
Want that aggressive , wicket taker , Happy , Energetic Haris rauf … is that too much to ask 🥺🥺
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Hope Haris Rauf Recovers Soon – Shaheen Afridi

During the post-match presentation, Shaheen Afridi confirmed Haris Rauf‘s injury, expressing hopes for his swift recovery. The Qalandars’ skipper stated that he was unaware of the severity of the injury.

“Haris Rauf is injured, he bowled really well today and I hope he recovers soon. I don’t know the extent of his injury, but we’re praying for him,” Shaheen Afridi said in the post-match presentation.

Haris Rauf Is Undergoing Further Assessments

After the match, Haris Rauf underwent a shoulder scan for assessment. Lahore Qalandars’ medical team is actively monitoring Rauf’s condition and conducting further assessments to determine the extent of the injury.

“He fell awkwardly on his shoulder in the 20th over while completing a catch, prompting immediate medical attention,” the statement said.

“The Lahore Qalandars medical team is closely monitoring Haris Rauf’s condition, and he is undergoing further assessments. Additional updates will be provided as soon as they become available.”

Update on Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf, Lahore Qalandars fast bowler, underwent a shoulder scan following an incident during the match against Karachi Kings at Gaddafi Stadium.

He fell awkwardly on his shoulder in the 20th over while completing a catch, prompting immediate medical…

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Karachi Kings Secure Victory On Final Ball In Nail-Biting Encounter In PSL 2024

Karachi Kings clinched a nail-biting two-wicket win against Lahore Qalandars at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, February 24. The Kings successfully chased a target of 176 runs on the last ball of the match. Qalandars suffered their fourth consecutive loss.

The Karachi-based franchise needed 11 runs off the last over for victory. Hasan Ali smashed a six off spinner Ahsan Bhatti, reducing the margin to five runs. Hasan and Irfan Khan Niazi added singles and a double before a stunning catch by Haris Rauf on the fifth ball.

When one run was needed off the final ball, Mir Hamza managed to score the winning run and secure the victory for his team. This win propels the Karachi team to third place in the 6-team points table, with four points from three games and a Net Run Rate of -0.420.

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