Injured Haris Rauf, a fast bowler, has been ruled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 9 after dislocating his shoulder while taking a catch in the 20th over of a close defeat to Karachi Kings on Saturday night.
Skipper Shaheen Afridi stated, “As a team, we are deeply saddened by Haris Rauf’s injury. It was painful to see him missing out as he’s been a pillar of strength for us, and his absence will be felt. In the face of adversity, we stand united, and I have full confidence that the team will rise to the occasion.
Injured Haris Rauf likely to miss PSL 9
The Lahore Qalandars’ main bowler fell awkwardly on his shoulder after successfully catching a catch to eliminate Hasan Ali in the final over. Rauf delivered an outstanding effort in the encounter against the Kings, bowling the most economical four overs for his team while conceding 22 runs and one wicket.
In a press release, Qalandars stated that the medical panel determined that he would require four to six weeks to recover. As a result, he will miss the remainder of the PSL season. Lahore Qalandars Director Sameen Rana said Haris had been a crucial asset to the team’s bowling attack, and his absence would be felt.
“It’s not a major injury or any broken bone, but considering him as a valuable asset for Pakistan, we didn’t want to risk his national prospects. Lahore Qalandars remain determined and focused on delivering strong performances in the remaining PSL matches,” he added.
“It’s indeed a setback for the franchise, but he is also Pakistan’s main bowler, and with a lot of cricket coming up, a pragmatic approach was to give him maximum time to recover. Wishing him a speedy recovery, and we eagerly await his return to the field stronger than ever. Our thoughts and support are with him during this challenging time.”
