Haris Rauf cleared for England travel

The pacer failed to travel with the team after resulting positive for COVID-19.
30 Jul, 2020

Pakistan fast-bowler Haris Rauf has successfully recovered from the COVID-19 and now cleared for England travel.

The 26-year-old was unable to depart with the team after repeatedly testing positive for novel coronavirus.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is currently making travel arrangements for the rookie pacer, inorder to ensure that he can leave for England as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, fast bowler Mohammad Amir has joined the Pakistan squad in Derby after clearing both Covid-19 tests.

Amir left for England from Lahore on 24 July and, as per the UK government’s guidelines, was in isolation for a period of five days during which he was tested twice.

Old Trafford will host the first Test of the series starting on Wednesday August 5. The final two Tests will be played at the Rose Bowl from Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 21.

The three T20Is will take place at Old Trafford on Friday, August 28, Sunday, August 30 and the final match of the tour on Tuesday, September 1.

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