June 06, 2017
BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan Super League sensation Rumman Raees has been selected as replacement for Wahab Riaz, who was ruled out of Pakistan’s remaining matches in the Champions Trophy due to an injured ankle.
The ICC has confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 has approved Rumman Raees as a replacement player for Wahab Riaz.
Rumman, a 25-year-old left-arm fast bowler, has represented Pakistan in two Twenty20 Internationals to date. However, in 42 first-class matches, he has picked up 123 wickets.
The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee before the replacement player can be officially added to the squad.
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 consists of Geoff Allardice (ICC, chairman), Campbell Jamieson (ICC representative), Steve Elworthy (Tournament Director), Alan Fordham (host representative), Sourav Ganguly and Michael Slater (both independent nominees).
"A scan has confirmed that Wahab Riaz suffered a deltoid ligament complex after an eversion injury mechanism whilst bowling during the India vs Pakistan match on June 4th," said a statement from the PCB on Monday.
"It will take minimum 2 weeks to recover from this injury. Wahab will not be able to continue to play in remaining games of the Champions Trophy," the statement added.
The PCB has sent the official request for the replacement to the ICC Technical Committee.
Pakistan need to beat South Africa, the world's top-ranked ODI side, in their next Group B match at Edgbaston on Wednesday, if they are to have any chance of reaching the semifinals of a tournament featuring cricket´s leading eight teams in the format.
Pakistan conclude their group campaign against Sri Lanka in Cardiff on June 12.
