Pakistan's Haris Rauf Ruled Out of Crucial Clash Against India

Pakistan's Haris Rauf won't bowl on September 11 due to an oblique muscle issue.

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Rauf is the leading wicket-taker in the 2023 Asia Cup with nine wickets.

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Babar Azam, Pakistan's captain, will need to find other bowlers to cover Rauf's overs.

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Rauf bowled five overs on the previous day but didn't take any wickets.

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Rain delayed the start of play on the reserve day at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

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Pakistan's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, explained the decision to rest Rauf as a precaution with the World Cup approaching.

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