India keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has called Haris Rauf as one of the better bowlers in world cricket right now. Karthik made his comment on the sidelines of the Hundred tournament.
Dinesh Karthik lauds Haris Rauf. (AP Photo)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Aug 5, 2023 09:29 IST
Haris Rauf, the Pakistani cricket sensation, has been making waves in the world of cricket with his exceptional bowling skills. His journey from playing tennis ball cricket to becoming one of the premier pacers in international cricket is nothing short of inspiring. Dinesh Karthik, the Indian keeper-batter, lauded Rauf's talent, on the sidelines of The Hundred. Stating that Rauf is "arguably one of the better white ball bowlers" Karthik showered praise on the pacer.
"Few years ago he was playing tennis ball cricket. Gets picked up by the Qalandars, becomes a part of their team, and academy and then goes on to play the league and then has obviously gone on to do so well for Pakistan. He is arguably one of the better white ball bowlers going around in world cricket now, especially at the death," Karthik said on Sky Sports on the sidelines of the match.
Rauf made his domestic debut for the Lahore Qalandars in the 2018 Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy. His international debut came in January 2020, and since then, he has become a mainstay of Pakistan's white-ball teams. In less than three years, he has played 62 T20Is and claimed 83 wickets at an average of 21.71.
Several notable performances have marked Rauf's rise to prominence. He bowled his fastest delivery of 159 kmph during the T20 World Cup against England. In PSL 2023, he bowled a delivery clocked at 154kph, the fastest of the tournament. His impressive figures of 3-34 in the same match further underscored his prowess as a fast bowler.
Rauf's journey has not been without challenges. Before his cricket career took off, he had to juggle his studies and a part-time job as a salesman. However, his selection by the Lahore Qalandars, a Pakistan Super League franchise, marked a turning point in his career.
Combined with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf will form one of the deadliest trios in modern cricket during the ODI World Cup 2022. Pakistan pacers had performed admirably in the T20 World Cup 2022 and helped Pakistan stay alive despite their poor score in one of the most exciting displays of fast bowling in a tournament final.
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Kingshuk Kusari
Published On:
Aug 5, 2023
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Dinesh Karthik, the Indian keeper-batter, lauded Rauf's talent, on the sidelines of The Hundred. Stating that Rauf is "arguably one of the better white ball bowlers" Karthik showered praise on the pacer. "Few years ago he was playing tennis ball cricket.
What is the ranking of Haris Rauf in ICC? ›
He holds the 23rd position in the ICC Odi bowling rankings with a total of 563 points. Haris Rauf is ranked 25th position in the ICC T20 bowling rankings with a total of 583 points.
What is the highest speed of Haris Rauf? ›
Haris' fastest delivery so far has been the 159 kmph thunderbolt which he had delivered during the T20 World Cup last year against England.
How many catches were dropped by Haris Rauf? ›
Cricket Now - Haris Rauf Never Dropped a Single Catch in His 100+ Matches International Carrer | Facebook.
Is Haris Rauf retired from international cricket? ›
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf had considered retiring from international cricket following criticism for opting out of the Test series in Australia. Rauf, disheartened by the backlash, discussed the decision with his family and friends before ultimately choosing not to retire.
Is Haris Rauf good? ›
Someone who can trouble batters with pace and bounce, Haris Rauf has been one of the greatest finds for Pakistan in the recent past. Having played in various T20 leagues across the globe, Ra...
What is the economy of Haris Rauf? ›
Overall, Rauf has played 37 ODIs, where he has bagged 69 wickets at an average of 26.40 and an economy of 5.95.
Is Haris Rauf faster than Umran Malik? ›
"Umran Malik is not as trained and fit as Haris Rauf. If you look at him in ODIs, in his first spell he bowls around 150 kmph but by the 7th or 8th over the speed drops to 138 kmph," Aqib said in a video shared by Events & Happenings Sports .
How does Haris Rauf bowl so fast? ›
This creates extra distance for him to accelerate the ball which helps him bowl to fast. He points the ball away from the batsman which additional Separation between his shoulder, elbow and the ball. He is able to store some energy in his elbow joint, which provides extra “snap” to his bowling action.
Will Haris Rauf play the World Cup in 2024? ›
Haris Rauf returned to international cricket after an injury layoff for the second T20I match at Edgbaston just in time for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. The pacer, who hadn't played any cricket for three months due to a dislocated shoulder, talked about how his time off wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
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What has happened to Haris Rauf? ›
A video of veteran Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf went viral on social media on Tuesday. In it, he is seen having an altercation with a group of Pakistan fans whom he mistook as Indians. Haris later clarified what caused him to lose his temper during that exchange with that group of people in the USA.
What is the highest pace of Haris Rauf? ›
He bowled his fastest delivery of 159 kmph during the T20 World Cup against England.
Why is Haris Rauf not playing PSL? ›
Haris Rauf ruled out of PSL due to shoulder injury | Cricket News - Times of India.
How did Haris Rauf get injured? ›
Rauf injured himself off the second last ball of a tight game, taking a tumbling catch running in from long-off to dismiss Hasan Ali. Rauf took the catch cleanly and rolled forward awkwardly, immediately in pain.
Who is the number 1 all rounder in all three formats? ›
Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
Fun Fact: Shakib Al Hasan is one of the rare players to have ranked as the best all-rounder in all three formats of cricket.
