Pakistan pace spearhead Rumman Raees set for return to cricket

Pakistan fast bowler Rumman Raees who was rehabbing from a knee injury is all set to make his return to cricket. Raees suffered a nasty injury to his knee during a group match against Quetta Gladiators in Pakistan Super League (PSL) season three. However, he is confident that he will be completely fit within three to four weeks.

The 26-year-old was dropped from the national squad for Ireland and England tour. The injuries kept him out from the equation of getting selected for the national side. Rumman was last seen in action during in the PSL. He had turned up for the Islamabad United outfit but had to bow out of the season midway owing to the injury. He will be eager to get back on the field and make his mark.

In a video chat with fans on social site Facebook, the left-arm pacer said his rehab is going well and by next week he will start shadow bowling practice, “My knee injury is better, I’m feeling strong, I will start shadow bowling practice by next week. Maybe within three to four weeks, I will start playing properly,” he said.

Commenting on his Pakistan team return, he said, “Probably, I would play in Pakistan’s next series.”

Rumman Raees to play for St Lucia Stars in this year’s CPL

The left-arm bowler, who is currently out injured, will be seen plying his trade for St Lucia Stars in the Caribbean Premier League this season once he is back from the sabbatical. The 26-year-old, who plays for Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League, has represented Pakistan in nine ODIs and eight T20Is taking a total of 22 wickets for the Men in Green.

Raees is the only cricketer from Pakistan to represent the Stars. He will be joining the team alongside the likes of Darren Sammy, Kieron Pollard and Lendl Simmons among others when the tournament kicks off on August 8.

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