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Haris Rauf's Central Contract May Be 'Restored' After Controversial Termination

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf's central contract may be "restored" after a review by the legal team of the country's Board, an official source in the PCB said on Monday. Rauf's central contract was terminated two days before the start of Pakistan Super League for refusing to play in the three-Test series against Australia that they lost 0-3 in January. An official source in the PCB said the legal team was reviewing Rauf's appeal which seeks the restoration of his central contract.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Among ICC Men's Player Of The Month Nominees For February

Prolific India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, the leading run-scorer in the ongoing Test series against England, has been nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month Award for February alongside New Zealand's Kane Williamson and Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka. "The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the shortlists of nominees for the ICC Men's and Women's Player of the Month awards for February 2024," the ICC said in a release on Monday.

URC round 11 team of the week: Cathal Forde stands out for Connacht, MIke Haley and RG Snyman best for Munster

The Irish provinces recorded a clean sweep in round 11 of the BKT United Rugby Championship and all four now sit inside the play-off places.

"Pakistan Cricket Cannot Be Run In This Manner": Inzamam-Ul-Haq Blasts PCB

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has criticised the country's cricket board for removing Muhammed Hafeez as Team Director due to recent poor results, asserting that it is unfair to "target" ex-players in administrative roles when officials are refusing to shoulder any responsibility for the side's performance. The PCB had last month parted ways with Hafeez after a 0-3 Test defeat in Australia followed by a 1-4 T20 International series loss to New Zealand. Hafeez's contract, initially short-term, concluded after the T20 series in New Zealand, following the sports ministry's recommendation against a long-term agreement.