KARACHI (Pakistan): Fast bowlers Mohammad Amir and Haris Rauf have joined the Pakistan squad in Derby after clearing both Covid-19 tests.
Amir left for England from Lahore on July 24 and, as per the UK government’s guidelines, was in isolation for a period of five days during which he was tested twice.
Meanwhile, Twenty20 pace sensation Haris Rauf has been cleared to join the squad after twice testing negative for coronavirus, officials said on Thursday.
Rauf was ordered into quarantine on June 22 after testing positive for the virus, and despite never showing any symptoms failed four more tests before finally being cleared.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said the 26-year-old will join the squad over the weekend.
“As per the protocols, Rauf has tested negative in tests conducted on Monday and Wednesday,” the PCB said in a statement.
Rauf rose to prominence earlier this year when he took 20 wickets in 10 matches in Australia’s Twenty20 Big Bash league.
