Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has resumed bowling in the nets following his recent injury layoff, though his participation in Wednesday's (February 19) Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand remains uncertain. Recovery progress "I have started doing exercises a few days back and also resumed bowling since yesterday," Rauf told reporters at Karachi's National Stadium. "I am feeling comfortable and my body is okay now. The team management will decide about my playing in the opening match." Injury background The express pacer, who has claimed 83 wickets in 46 ODIs, sustained a muscular strain in his lower chest wall during the recent tri-nation series. Despite the selectors calling up uncapped Akif Javed as cover, Rauf remained with the squad throughout his recovery. Bowling resources Addressing concerns about the team's spin bowling resources, Rauf expressed confidence in Pakistan's bowling combination. "I think we have always formed a good bowling combination with pace and spin and it will not be different in the tournament," he said, noting the presence of part-time spinners Khushdil Shah, Salman Agha and Kamran Ghulam. Career impact The 30-year-old has established himself as a white-ball specialist for Pakistan, with an impressive haul of 110 wickets in 79 T20 internationals complementing his ODI achievements.Original Article