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Yehi khauf hain India ki'- Fans react as Haris Rauf will not bowl on reserve day of IND-PAK clash in Asia Cup 2023 due to injury

Pakistan star pacer Haris Rauf has decided to bowl against India in the ongoing Super 4 match. He had gone under MRI

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Pakistan star pacer Haris Rauf decided not to bowl against India in the ongoing Super 4 match. He felt a little discomfort in his right flank during the match yesterday and was subsequently taken for a precautionary MRI, which revealed no tear.

Given how important Rauf has become to Pakistan's bowling attack, his absence will be concerning for Pakistan. He has been Pakistan's most effective bowler and an important first replacement for Afridi and Naseem. With nine wickets in four games, he is also tied for the most wickets in the competition.

Haris Rauf will not be bowling any further in the Asia Cup Super 4 match against India: Pakistan Cricket Board

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a brief statement, "Haris Rauf will not be bowling any further in the Asia Cup Super 4 match against India as a precautionary measure. He felt a little discomfort in his right flank during the match yesterday." "He was subsequently taken for a precautionary MRI, which revealed no tear. He is under the observation of the team’s medical panel."

Morne Morkel, Pakistan's bowling coach, said on the official broadcast that Rauf had "pulled an oblique muscle" and with the ODI World Cup around the corner, "we're going to put him on ice" for the moment.

Rauf did not get a wicket in his five overs and conceded 27 runs on Sunday. His absence will be a cause of concern for Pakistan, given how important he has become to the country's much-vaunted pace trio. He has been Pakistan's most consistent bowler. Pakistan will have to make do with the three pacers in Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Faheem Ashraf, with Shadab Khan as their lead spinner and a combination of Iftikhar Ahmed and Agha Salman's part-time off-spin.

Batting first Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill both scored half-centuries and put on a 121-run opening stand for a flying start. With Virat Kohli and KL Rahul in the crease, India will look to score past 320 runs. The Men in Blue will be hoping that they have a full match. For a result of the match, there must be at least a 20-over game. In the case of a 20-over contest, Pakistan will be asked to chase around 181 runs to win the game.

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