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Pakistan pace spearhead Haris Rauf is likely to miss the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh later this month after sustaining a hamstring injury during the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025.
Rauf, who has been in red-hot form for the San Francisco Unicorns, picked up a Grade 1 hamstring strain during his side’s victory over Texas Super Kings and was subsequently ruled out of the remainder of the tournament.
The franchise confirmed the development on social media, stating:
“We’re with you, Haris. The San Francisco Unicorns can confirm Haris Rauf will miss the remainder of #MLC2025 with a hamstring injury, with New Zealand pace bowler Ben Lister to replace him, effective immediately.”
The 31-year-old currently tops the MLC 2025 wicket charts with 17 scalps in just eight matches, maintaining an economy rate of 9.08.
His injury comes as a major blow for Pakistan ahead of the three-match T20I series against the Bengal Tigers.
While the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to issue an official update on Rauf’s injury status or expected recovery timeline, it is understood that he is unlikely to recover in time for the series, which begins on July 20 in Dhaka.
The national team is scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on July 16, with the second and third T20Is set for July 22 and 24, respectively, all matches to be played at the Shere-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Following the Bangladesh tour, the Men in Green will head to the West Indies for a white-ball series in August, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is.
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