Pakistani pacer set for a new challenge in the Caribbean

The injuries kept him out from the equation of getting selected for the national side.

Published - 28 Apr 2018, 16:22 IST | Updated - 28 Apr 2018, 16:22 IST

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Pakistani pacer Rumman Raees is all set to take up a new role in his cricketing career. The pacer has signed up a contract with the St Lucia Stars in the Caribbean Premier League. Raees will be seen in action in the popular T20 carnival this season. Recently, he was not picked up in the national squad that is currently in England for the international assignments.

The injuries kept him out from the equation of getting selected for the national side. The 26-year old cricketer, hence, will have a very good preparatory time before the commencement of the CPL 2018. Rumman Raees was last seen in action during the 2018 edition of the Pakistan Super League. He had turned up for the Islamabad United but had to bow out of the season midway owing to an injury. He will be eager to get back on the field.

The franchise confirms the signing

The official social media handle of the St Lucia Stars confirmed the news in a recent update. In the tweet, they expressed their delight with the signing and hailed Rumman Raees as a bowling who has a plenty of tricks up his sleeve. They issued a warning to the batsmen of the opposition teams.

“Stars will present a real ‘star’ @rummanraees15 from Pakistan in upcoming @CPL He has plenty of tricks. Batsmen watch out!! #StarsRiseAgain,” the official social media handle of the St Lucia Stars confirmed in a tweet.

Stars will present a real ‘star’ @rummanraees15 from Pakistan in upcoming @CPL
He has plenty of tricks. Batsmen watch out!! #StarsRiseAgain pic.twitter.com/H6pw8xjiLX
— St Lucia Stars (@StLuciaStars) April 26, 2018

‘Can’t wait to join’

Rumman was quick to acknowledge the welcome tweet posted by the Stars’ social media handle. He reciprocated with mutual feelings and noted that he is eagerly waiting to get onboard in the popular T20 league. He added that he is very excited to play in the 2018 edition of the CPL.

“Can’t wait to wear the blue and yellow of @StLuciaStars and become a St. Lucian. Really excited to play in the upcoming @CPL #StarsRiseAgain,” Rumman Raees wrote in his latest social media update.

Can’t wait to wear the blue and yellow of @StLuciaStars and become a St. Lucian. Really excited to play in the upcoming @CPL #StarsRiseAgain https://t.co/jmJOspTJbs
— Rumman Raees (@rummanraees15) April 27, 2018