Champions Trophy 2025: Mohammad Amir raises doubts over Haris Rauf availability for Pakistan

Pakistan's Haris Rauf reacts as he walks off the field during the tri-series ODI cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, Saturday. (AP)

Former Pakistan pace spearhead Mohammad Amir raised doubts over whether Pakistan would be able to field Haris Rauf for the upcoming Champions Trophy, saying that the true nature of his injury would mean a longer recovery and rehabilitation period than expected.

Rauf had sustained strain to his muscle in the lower chest during the first ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand in the Tri-nation ODI series. He was then rested as a precaution by the Pakistan Cricket Board and not played throughout the series.

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