Haris and Naseem are still in contention for the World Cup despite their injuries

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Haris and Naseem are still in contention

Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah remain vital to Pakistan’s World Cup plans, after their absence saw the team crash out of the Asia Cup.

In a rain-shortened Super Four knockout game in Colombo, Azam’s men lost by two wickets to fellow co-hosts Sri Lanka.

Rauf and Naseem were injured in the Super Four loss to India in the 50-over tournament, a tune-up for the ODI World Cup starting next month.

Azam said that Haris Rauf is doing well, he has a little side strain but will recover in time for the World Cup.

But I believe he will be able to play in the World Cup.

  • Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka steered his side home, hitting fours and doubles off the last two balls bowled by debutant Zaman Khan.

  • In the end, losing your best bowlers costs you and your team, Azam said after the match.

  • In the Pakistan Super League, fast bowler Zaman made an impression, bowling the first four for just two, including a wicket.
  • Asalanka, who made 49, took Sri Lanka into their 11th Asia Cup final with his winning strike, which had the home crowd ecstatic.

  • Azam said the team would learn from their mistakes to put on a better show in India next month, where they will face the hosts in an anticipated match on.