Babar Azam shines for Pakistan in high-scoring World Cup warm-up loss against Australia
Pakistan captain Babar Azam stole the show in a high-scoring World Cup warm-up defeat to Australia in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
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"When I Was Net Bowler For Indian Team...": Haris Rauf On Early Duels With Virat Kohli
Whenever the names of Virat Kohli and Haris Rauf are taken in the same sentence, fans get the flashbacks of the 2022 T20 World Cup. Kohli's twin sixes to Rauf in the penultimate over the match helped India win a historic contest that saw Kohli perform at his absolute best. But when it comes to Kohli vs Rauf duels, the Pakistani pacer has a few early memories from the time he became a net bowler for the Indian team. Ahead of the start of the Cricket World Cup, Rauf took a trip down the memory lane as he recalled his early duels with Kohli which took place in the nets.
"Used To Work In The Market Selling Snacks": Pakistan Star Recalls His Days Of Struggle
Recalling 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.
"Did Not See That Coming": Pakistan Cricket Team Stunned By Welcome In India Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023
The Pakistan cricket team arrived in India after seven years ahead of Cricket World Cup 2023 and the welcome was overwhelming in Hyderabad. People flocked to the airport in order to catch a glimpse of the Pakistan cricketers and several of them took to social media to share their feelings about the heartwarming welcome. India and Pakistan stopped playing bilateral series almost a decade ago and as a result, their matches in international or continental tournaments are a treat for cricket fans. Cricket fans were once again present as the cricketers started practice before their first Cricket World Cup warm-up game.
"It's Cricket And Not War": Pakistan Star Haris Rauf's Explosive Statement Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023
Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Haris Rauf gave an explosive reply to a journalist when asked about the supposed lack of aggression among the Pakistan cricketers during the Asia Cup 2023 matches against India. Pakistan were defeated comprehensively by India in the Super 4 stage of the competition after their group stage game was abandoned due to rain. Ahead of Pakistan cricket team's departure for the Cricket World Cup in India, Rauf was addressing a press conference where he was questioned about a lack of aggression in the side. The fast bowler was not pleased and he have a clear answer for the journalist.
Haris Rauf Picks His All-Time Favourite Bowler. It's An Ex-Royal Challengers Bangalore Pacer
Pace 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.
Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan Make Huge Changes To Playing XI Against Sri Lanka
Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel on Wednesday said injuries to their premier quicks is a big blow ahead of a must-win Asia Cup match but a "fantastic opportunity" for up-and-coming talent. Naseem Shah has been ruled out of the team's final Super Four match -- effective semi-final -- against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Thursday. Pakistan Super League star Zaman Khan came in as replacement and walks directly into the team, which was announced on the eve of the key match. Naseem and fellow quick Haris Rauf were injured in the team's previous Super Four clash of the 50-over tournament, a prelude to the upcoming ODI World Cup.
Naseem Shah Ruled Out Of Asia Cup, Pakistan Name Replacement Of Star
Pakistan were on Wednesday dealt a big blow as fast bowler Naseem Shah has been ruled out for the remainder of the Asia Cup due to a shoulder injury. Naseem's unavailability will hurt Pakistan badly ahead of their must-win clash against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in a virtual semifinal on Thursday, with the winner progressing to Sunday's final against India. The Pakistan Cricket Board named 22-year-old Zaman Khan, who is yet to make his ODI debut, as Naseem's replacement in the 17-member squad, while also calling up fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani.