MRI scans of pacer show no signs of injury; vice-captain recovers well from concussion
Tuesday, November 07, 2023
KOLKATA: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf — who confronted a physical issue alarm because of an injury in his ribs — got clear sweeps on Monday, precluding chances of the seamer missing any World Cup matches.
The right-arm pacer went through attractive reverberation imaging (X-ray) checks in the wake of encountering an injury in his ribs during New Zealand's innings in the match at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Arena on November 4.
According to the most recent update, no injury was found in the sweeps.
In the interim, all-rounder Shadab Khan has likewise recuperated well from the blackout he endured during a coordinate with South Africa last month.
Shadab landed ungracefully on his shoulder and his head hit the ground during their limited misfortune to Proteas, to be subsequently supplanted by Usama Mir in the following coordinate with Bangladesh.
It was Shadab's third blackout since September last year.
In any case, the leg-spinner has apparently recuperated well and is set to be evaluated on the preparation day tomorrow.
As Pakistan currently get ready to take in the striving Britain group on November 11, the colleagues will continue their preparation from tomorrow (Wednesday) at 2pm nearby time in the wake of going through a free day today (Tuesday).
After a genuinely necessary triumph through DLS technique in the downpour hit match against New Zealand on Saturday, there are as yet numerous uncertainties and buts on whether Babar Azam's men can fit the bill for the World Cup semi-finals.
It is relevant to investigate the elements that could choose the Green Shirts' possibilities of coming to the knockout phase of the competition.
The most ideal situation for Pakistan is to get a success against Britain and in the event that Sri Lanka beat the Kiwis on November 9, the public side could probably meet all requirements for the semis.
Aside from this direct situation, the Men in Green's future in the competition additionally relies on Afghanistan, who as of now are attached with Pakistan with eight places.
Assuming Afghanistan win their next two matches — against Australia and South Africa — they will meet all requirements for the semis with 12 places.
Notwithstanding, regardless of whether they win one of their two leftover matches and Pakistan likewise dominates their next game against Britain, the two groups will again tie on the focuses table with 10 places, bringing the net run-rate (NRR) into play.
As of now, Pakistan's NRR remains at +0.036 when contrasted with Afghanistan's - 0.330. Notwithstanding, the condition could change as Pakistan are yet to play another match, though Afghanistan have two more matches in the competition.
