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Pakistan Legend Shahid Afridi ‘Can’t Understand’ Haris Rauf’s Bowling Struggles | Cricket News
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Pakistan Legend Shahid Afridi ‘Can’t Understand’ Haris Rauf’s Bowling Struggles | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi voiced concern over out-of-favour speedster Haris Rauf's struggle with the ball over the past couple of months, saying that he should seek proper guidance. Rauf's barren run began during last year's World Cup, claiming 16 wickets in 9 matches but leaked runs throughout the campaign. He bowled 49 overs and ended up conceding 346 runs. He went on to miss Pakistan's Test tour of Australia to participate in the Big Bash League. He returned to the squad during Pakistan's recent 4-1 T20I series loss against New Zealand. He claimed seven wickets in f...
Haris Rauf Comes Out To Bat In Big Bash League Match Without Pads, Video Goes Viral. Watch | Cricket News
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Haris Rauf Comes Out To Bat In Big Bash League Match Without Pads, Video Goes Viral. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Haris Rauf enters the ground during batting without his pads.© X (formerly Twitter)A video of Melbourne Stars pacer Haris Rauf is going viral on social media. During the side's Big Bash League (BBL) match against Sydney Thunder in Albury on Saturday, Rauf came out to bat without his pads. The Stars lost three wickets in three consecutive balls in the last over of their innings and this caught Rauf off guard as he was not ready to bat. The player carried gloves and helmet with himself while entering the ground in a hurry but did not wear his pads.Watch the video here:No gloves, pads or helmet onHaris Rauf was caught by surprise at the end of the Stars innings!@KFCAustralia #BucketMoment #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/ZR9DeP8YhW— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 23, 2023However, Rauf did...
Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Selector Wahab Riaz Does U-Turn On Haris Rauf | Cricket News
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Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Selector Wahab Riaz Does U-Turn On Haris Rauf | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan chief selector Wahab Riaz, who had slammed fast bowler Haris Rauf for opting out of the Test series in Australia, has now defended the NOC given to him to play in the Big Bash down under. Wahab, while announcing the Pakistan Test squad for the series last month had criticised Haris, for not making himself available for selection for the three games in Australia.While talking to media on Saturday, Wahab stated that the PCB has orchestrated this NOC to ensure Haris remains in optimal form in the lead up to the T20 series in New Zealand."From now until the New Zealand series, there is a gap of 1.5 months during which Haris Rauf isn't playing any cricket. His contract with Cricket Australia for the Big Bash comprises only 5 games."Considering the thought that there won't be a...
Pakistan Players Try To Hit ‘No Footwork’ Shots Like Glenn Maxwell. Here’s The Result | Cricket News
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Pakistan Players Try To Hit ‘No Footwork’ Shots Like Glenn Maxwell. Here’s The Result | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan players Shadab Khan practises 'no footwork' shots in nets.© X (formerly Twitter)What Glenn Maxwell did against Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023 match on Tuesday will definitely be remembered for a long time. The Australian all-rounder scored a stunning 201 not out to help the five-time champions snatch a sensational three-wicket win from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan in Mumbai. The win also sealed a semi-final berth for Australia. At 91 for 7, chasing 292, Australia were all set to join title-holders England, 1996 champions Pakistan and 1992 winners Sri Lanka as yet another notable Afghanistan scalp at this World Cup but Maxwell turned the tables.The power-hitter struggled with cramps and spasms during his marathon knock but still he remained not out to take...
“The Clipping Was Shown Wrong”: Pakistan Great’s Serious Allegation On DRS In Cricket World Cup Game vs South Africa | Cricket News
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“The Clipping Was Shown Wrong”: Pakistan Great’s Serious Allegation On DRS In Cricket World Cup Game vs South Africa | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ball-tracking in action during Pakistan's review for the wicket of Tabriaz Shamsi.© X (formerly Twitter)South Africa edged past Pakistan by a one-wicket margin to register a thrilling win over the Babar Azam-led side on Friday. Aiden Markram hit a solid 91 but a late batting collapse from South Africa kept Pakistan alive in the game. It was left to the last pair of Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi to score the final 11 runs. Shamsi survived a close leg-before appeal that went to the umpire's call off fast bowler Haris Rauf with eight needed. The incident took place on the final ball of the 46th over.Shamsi was hit on the front pad on the bowling of Rauf. The ground umpire gave it not out and Pakistan reviewed the decision.Ball tracking revealed that the ball would have clipped th...
“Used To Work In The Market Selling Snacks”: Pakistan Star Recalls His Days Of Struggle | Cricket News
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“Used To Work In The Market Selling Snacks”: Pakistan Star Recalls His Days Of Struggle | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Pakistan cricket team.© AFPRecalling the days of his struggle, ace Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has revealed that he used to sell snacks in the market to pay his education fees. Rauf added that the stuggle continued untill he started playing tape-ball cricket. Rauf, who made his debut for Pakistan in the year 2020, has become a vital cog in the Pakistan's pace attack. He bowls in excess of 145kmph quite easily and has claimed 53 ODI and 83 T20I wickets for Pakistan so far in his career."After matriculation, I used to work in the market selling snacks (nimco) on Sundays to be able to pay my fees. The rest of the week, I will attend school and academy," Rauf told ESPNcricinfo."When I enrolled in university, my father was not earning enough to be able to pay my fees and I ...
Haris Rauf Picks His All-Time Favourite Bowler. It’s An Ex-Royal Challengers Bangalore Pacer | Cricket News
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Haris Rauf Picks His All-Time Favourite Bowler. It’s An Ex-Royal Challengers Bangalore Pacer | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf.© AFPPace bowling adds just another essence to the game of cricket. Anything bowled above 140kmph is considered to be a good pace even in international cricket and the bowlers who can clock such a speed with good line and length are a gem. So is the case with Pakistan's Haris Rauf. The ace speedster has some serious pace in his bowling as he can easily clock around 150kmph. However, Rauf too has an inspiration to keep himself going. His ideal is not among the Pakistan greats like Shoaib Akhtar or Wasim Akram, it's rather an ex-Royal Challengers Bangalore and former South Africa bowler Dale Steyn.While revealing Steyn as his all-time favourite bowler, Rauf added that he also tries to replicate the celebration style of the South African pacer ...
The Hundred Draft: Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf Picked Up By Welsh Fire | Cricket News
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The Hundred Draft: Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf Picked Up By Welsh Fire | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Hundred draft on Thursday saw 30 men's players picked across the eight teams and overall 64 players were picked up across the men's and women's categories by eight teams. Welsh Fire went above and beyond to snap the Pakistan pacer duo of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf for the tournament. Welsh Fire's new coach Michael Hussey first selected Tom Abell and Tim David in the draft, then the head coach went to pick the Pakistan pacer duo, as well as the all-round skills of David Willey.Domestic players were particularly popular once again, with several key overseas players, including Babar Azam, Kieron Pollard, and Trent Boult, remaining unsold - in some cases due to availability concerns.After the Vitality Blast group stages, each team will be able to sign two more players as 'wildc...
“Speed Kya Bank Me Jama Karaani Hai?” Ex-Pakistan Skipper Blasts Haris Rauf’s Poor Bowling
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“Speed Kya Bank Me Jama Karaani Hai?” Ex-Pakistan Skipper Blasts Haris Rauf’s Poor Bowling

[ad_1] Pakistan had a forgettable day on Friday as they lost yet another series on the home soil. The Babar Azam-led side was defeated by New Zealand in the third and final ODI as the visitors claimed 2-1 victory in the three-match series. This was also New Zealand's maiden series win in Pakistan. Chasing 281, the visitors were reduced to 205/6, despite making a brilliant start. However, it was Glenn Phillips who scored an unbeaten 64 and took his side across the line with two wickets in hand. Pakistan, who had earlier faced defeat against Australia in ODI series and England in the T20Is and Tests, have been facing severe criticism for another loss at home.Former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt also expressed his disappointment over the dismal show from the hosts and criticised pacer Haris ...
“Don’t Think He Can Do That Again”: Haris Rauf Opens Up On Virat Kohli’s T20 World Cup Six | Cricket News
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“Don’t Think He Can Do That Again”: Haris Rauf Opens Up On Virat Kohli’s T20 World Cup Six | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli in action during India vs Pakistan match in T20 World Cup 2022.© TwitterTeam India failed to lift the 2022 T20 World Cup trophy after England crushed them by 10 wickets in the semi-final. In the entire tournament, the Rohit Sharma-led side had a brilliant run as they won four of their five Super-12 stage matches. India made a flying start to their campaign after they registered a four-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan. The clash turned out to be a perfect nail-biter as Team India was reduced to 31/4 while chasing 160. Virat Kohli came to the team's rescue, smashing an 82 not off 53 balls and taking India home with a thrilling finish.During the chase, Kohli struck two back-to-back sixes off Haris Rauf on the last two balls of the 19th over. The first six which came a...