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Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, and Faheem Ashraf rejoin Pakistan Test squad

All three players will start training to regain full match fitness

Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, and Faheem Ashraf rejoin Pakistan Test squad PHOTO COURTESY: PCB/AFP

Pakistan pacers Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali along with all-rounder Faheem Ashraf have all rejoined the Pakistan Test squad which is currently competing against Australia.

Haris Rauf was in line to make his Test debut at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium but he was ruled out after testing positive for Covid-19.

After three-day isolation, Haris Rauf returned a negative test result for Covid-19 and has rejoined the squad. He will continue his training along with Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf.

Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf were also in contention to be part of the first Test match but were also ruled out due to injuries.

Speaking ahead of the Test match selection, Pakistan captain Babar Azam expressed that the absence of Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf affected the team combination.

All three players will start their training soon to regain match fitness.