Pakistan were dealt a huge blow to its lethal pace attack, after star bowler Haris Rauf was ruled out of the highly-anticipated Super Four clash on Monday`s reserve day after picking up a suspected side strain. However, the extent of Rauf`s injury is not clear.

"Fast bowler Haris Rauf will not be bowling any further in the Asia Cup Super 4 match against India as a precautionary measure," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in an official statement.