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Pakistan’s Haris Rauf is eager to make a mark as a fast bowler in the years to come. Speaking to journalists during an online press conference from Queenstown on Monday, the 27-year-old bowler said he was learning from ace bowler Waqar Younus and aims to play red-ball cricket for Pakistan.

Rauf said he wanted to improve bowling skills with the new ball and was working with the bowling coach. “Of course, I started my career with T20Is and ODIs but I also want to represent Pakistan in Test cricket.”

The pacer said aggressiveness was important for fast bowling, adding that the series against New Zealand would be tough as both teams were evenly poised in terms of squad. He said the Pakistan cricket team’s combination was good and the squad has had time to prepare for the series.

“It is going to be a good contest,” he said. Rauf said there were no negative feelings about spending 14 days in complete isolation, adding that he was motivated ahead of the series. Pakistan’s senior national team will travel to Auckland on December 15 to play the first T20I on December 18.

https://dailytimes.com.pk/701928/haris-rauf-keen-to-become-pakistans-finest-fast-bowler/

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street bowlers are ok for t20s only. Ruins the credibility of the system if they start getting picked for longer formats.
 
You sure can. The Pakistani cap is very cheap these days and it means nothing to be an international cricketer in Pakistan anymore.

If a street cricketer like you can get to play ODIs and T20Is after a few half-baked performances in low budget leagues, then a Test cap will not be out of the question either.
 
Caved12 said:
Exactly! A minimum of 15 to 20 games before we start to consider him for test cricket, but I won't surprised if he gets picked for the next series.
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I don’t like this leapfrogging culture, where we use performance in one format to pick players for other formats too. I genuinely hope that doesn’t happen, as it would be grossly unfair to domestic bowlers who have put their soul into becoming the top domestic wicket takers, that too with the likes of Tabish Khan still regularly bowling jaffas.
 
Don't see him making it as a test cricketer. He should stick to LO cricket. He has a lot to improve in this format.
 
I think Bumrah didn't play too many first class games before he was selected for test team. And he is the main fast bowler for India in tests today. So I think Haris Rauf can also be given an opportunity to play tests. Who knows? He might perform well.
 
He needs to play first class cricket for me. But I don't think his game is suited to test cricket.
 
sharmaji said:
I think Bumrah didn't play too many first class games before he was selected for test team. And he is the main fast bowler for India in tests today. So I think Haris Rauf can also be given an opportunity to play tests. Who knows? He might perform well.
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Bumrah played first class for almost 5 years (~25 tests) and already had 6 five wicket hauls before making his test debut.

And you're talking about Bumrah - he had become one of the world's best limited overs bowler before getting the test cap.

For Rauf, Nothing wrong in saying that you want to represent your team at the highest level, but he will need to work hard on his bowling first.
 
Oh, I didn't know about that. Thanks for letting me know. I stand corrected.
BreadPakoda said:
Bumrah played first class for almost 5 years (~25 tests) and already had 6 five wicket hauls before making his test debut.

And you're talking about Bumrah - he had become one of the world's best limited overs bowler before getting the test cap.

For Rauf, Nothing wrong in saying that you want to represent your team at the highest level, but he will need to work hard on his bowling first.
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Mamoon said:
You sure can. The Pakistani cap is very cheap these days and it means nothing to be an international cricketer in Pakistan anymore.

If a street cricketer like you can get to play ODIs and T20Is after a few half-baked performances in low budget leagues, then a Test cap will not be out of the question either.
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It all depends how talented one is.Wasim and Waqar got selected without playing lots of domestic cricket.
Rauf is not as talented and needs a couple of seasons in domestic cricket.
 
Mamoon said:
You sure can. The Pakistani cap is very cheap these days and it means nothing to be an international cricketer in Pakistan anymore.

If a street cricketer like you can get to play ODIs and T20Is after a few half-baked performances in low budget leagues, then a Test cap will not be out of the question either.
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You are quickly becoming like another poster who loves to repeat the same thing again and again.
I mean everyone understands your stance, no need to repeat it every hour!

Who do you rate more as a T20I bowler:
Haris or Shardul Thakur?
Haris or Chahar?
Haris or Saini?
Haris or Tom Curran?
Haris or Sean Abbott?
And the list can go on and on...
 
Mamoon said:
You sure can. The Pakistani cap is very cheap these days and it means nothing to be an international cricketer in Pakistan anymore.

If a street cricketer like you can get to play ODIs and T20Is after a few half-baked performances in low budget leagues, then a Test cap will not be out of the question either.
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Didnt you say in that Dilbar thread that you were never going to speak on these 2 "street cricketers"?

Then be a man for a change and dont make our eyes bleed with the same toxic verbiage.
 
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I like his desire but he's a long way away from Tests. I think he'll be someone who will only play white-ball cricket for Pakistan.
 
Don't think Haris Rauf will be effective in long spells. He should play 4 day cricket to make a claim.
 
Well, at least he's willing to play the longer format unlike some other so called star(s) we know.
 
Thunderbolt14 said:
I don’t like this leapfrogging culture, where we use performance in one format to pick players for other formats too. I genuinely hope that doesn’t happen, as it would be grossly unfair to domestic bowlers who have put their soul into becoming the top domestic wicket takers, that too with the likes of Tabish Khan still regularly bowling jaffas.
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The legend Tabish Khan is currently averaging almost 31 in the QEA trophy. In first class there are really only the following bowlers with averages less than 30 who potentially aren't going to be exposed for trundling at senior level:

Hasan Ali (already in the Pakistan set-up)
Amad Butt (has a good average but only played 2 games)
Mohammad Wasim (too young)
Sameen Gul (not enough games)
Zia-ul-Haq (only really 1 match where he's shown international class)
Khurram Shehzad (this is pushing it)

With this in mind, if Rauf can get a few good first class games in and improve his fitness, he could potentially break in to the Test team due to our lack of reserve options. Anyways, for everyone getting triggered, he was specifically asked if he could see himself playing Tests. I doubt he would come out and say 'I want to focus on limited overs', especially with the way Amir has been treated.
 
Really wish him well. I really like him as a bowler. He has the tools to succeed.

He has the physique, the skills and I also get to use this more if he does well.
:apology.

I love these nothing to something stories. It's fascinating. Sincerely hope he gets a chance in tests.

A good T20 bowler who has pace will always succeed in tests in my opinion.

See bumrah, Archer, Cummins etc.

Rauf to me looks better than Naseem and co. He is physically ready. Built like an ox. As long as he doesn't have stamina issues I think he will do well in tests. Reminds me a bit of Yadav but with the ability to fullfil his potential.
 
D/DAhmed said:
The legend Tabish Khan is currently averaging almost 31 in the QEA trophy. In first class there are really only the following bowlers with averages less than 30 who potentially aren't going to be exposed for trundling at senior level:

Hasan Ali (already in the Pakistan set-up)
Amad Butt (has a good average but only played 2 games)
Mohammad Wasim (too young)
Sameen Gul (not enough games)
Zia-ul-Haq (only really 1 match where he's shown international class)
Khurram Shehzad (this is pushing it)

With this in mind, if Rauf can get a few good first class games in and improve his fitness, he could potentially break in to the Test team due to our lack of reserve options. Anyways, for everyone getting triggered, he was specifically asked if he could see himself playing Tests. I doubt he would come out and say 'I want to focus on limited overs', especially with the way Amir has been treated.
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He needs to play 1 year of first class cricket not two games but i do like him in odis and t20s
 
Needs to play a season of first class cricket to build his fitness levels should not be considered after two first class games.i do like his attitude thou
 
Harris Rauf should be played in the NZ Tests

Didn't see the whole game today but had few minutes during my lunch that I had a look at Harris Rauf bowing the 17th over I think. He was bowling quite fast with some aggression. Got Chapman out and bowled some short stuff to Santner which was quite hoy to handle. This kind of aggression and quick bowling is what is needed in Test cricket which I guess Naseem lacks at the moment. Yes I agree Harris hasn't played much of first class cricket but then Naseem and Shaheen haven't either. But I think with his pace and aggression he can be useful in the Tests
 
Make him captain as well. He is aggressive and his screams can be heard from the moon.
 
Don't think he has the fitness to bowl 50 overs in 4 days. So you'd need one extra allrounder to lessen the burden.
 
Not a test bowler. And why do you want him to play tests anyway? Better for him to focus on white ball cricket.
 
silent ischemia said:
Didn't see the whole game today but had few minutes during my lunch that I had a look at Harris Rauf bowing the 17th over I think. He was bowling quite fast with some aggression. Got Chapman out and bowled some short stuff to Santner which was quite hoy to handle. This kind of aggression and quick bowling is what is needed in Test cricket which I guess Naseem lacks at the moment. Yes I agree Harris hasn't played much of first class cricket but then Naseem and Shaheen haven't either. But I think with his pace and aggression he can be useful in the Tests
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Thank God you’re not a selector
 
gazza619 said:
He cant do worse than the supposedly 170 clicks Naseem Shah. Aggression is good, isnt it?
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No one can do worse than Naseem but he can certainly be matched. Rauf certainly has the potential to average 70+ in Australia and England while bowling a couple of wicket-taking deliveries which his fans will celebrate.
 
silent ischemia said:
Didn't see the whole game today but had few minutes during my lunch that I had a look at Harris Rauf bowing the 17th over I think. He was bowling quite fast with some aggression. Got Chapman out and bowled some short stuff to Santner which was quite hoy to handle. This kind of aggression and quick bowling is what is needed in Test cricket which I guess Naseem lacks at the moment. Yes I agree Harris hasn't played much of first class cricket but then Naseem and Shaheen haven't either. But I think with his pace and aggression he can be useful in the Tests
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Haris can't land two balls in the same place, he will be massacred in test cricket.

Also Naseem is faster than Haris.
 
Mamoon said:
No one can do worse than Naseem but he can certainly be matched. Rauf certainly has the potential to average 70+ in Australia and England while bowling a couple of wicket-taking deliveries which his fans will celebrate.
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Only time will tell and he deserves a chance just like the gazillion ordinary Pakistani players in the last decade. We are not fortune tellers.
 
gazza619 said:
Only time will tell and he deserves a chance just like the gazillion ordinary Pakistani players in the last decade. We are not fortune tellers.
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You don’t need to be a fortune-teller to know that a 27 year old (note: Pakistan 27 year old) has almost no chance of having a long and successful career at the international level with no FC experience and virtually no time spent in a proper cricket setup.

If picking players off the streets was the way forward no country would pump millions in domestic cricket.

BCCI has 38 teams in Ranji Trophy. Perhaps they should disband them and scout the one billion people who play street cricket in India.

Out of that one billion, they will find at least a hundred genuinely quick fast bowlers which they should be able to fast-track.

But there is a reason why they don’t do it and why no one else does it. It is not a recipe for success.

You have to question how bad the talent crisis is in Pakistan domestic cricket when a “27” year old picked right off the streets is supposedly one of the best pacers in the country.
 
He's a good bowler in short bursts. T20 suits him really well. Might be able to do well in ODI cricket too. His bowling just isn't suited for Test cricket. He can't seem to land the ball in the same spot consistently. Loses his consistency very quickly. If he wants to play Test cricket he needs to fly back to Pakistan immediately after this and play the final 2 rounds of QeA trophy plus prep for next season and show us what he's got in FC. He just doesn't have the bowling chops for long spells.

There is a reason Abbas is successful in Tests, he can keep coming at you at the same line and length consistently before changing it up to trouble the batsman. Even Shaheen is learning and improving quickly. There is no way Rauf can overtake them and would be unfair to the likes of Naseem (still young and learning), Hasan Ali (coming back from injury strong in FC), and a couple of others toiling in FC to get a shot.
 
Mamoon said:
You don’t need to be a fortune-teller to know that a 27 year old (note: Pakistan 27 year old) has almost no chance of having a long and successful career at the international level with no FC experience and virtually no time spent in a proper cricket setup.

If picking players off the streets was the way forward no country would pump millions in domestic cricket.

BCCI has 38 teams in Ranji Trophy. Perhaps they should disband them and scout the one billion people who play street cricket in India.

Out of that one billion, they will find at least a hundred genuinely quick fast bowlers which they should be able to fast-track.

But there is a reason why they don’t do it and why no one else does it. It is not a recipe for success.

You have to question how bad the talent crisis is in Pakistan domestic cricket when a “27” year old picked right off the streets is supposedly one of the best pacers in the country.
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India will not find a 100 bowlers who bowl at 150 clicks out a population of one billion. Not even sure why we are talking about India in the first place.

Haris has pace and is a smart operator. He bowls yorkers, quality short pitch stuff and also cutters. If a batsman is good enough to murder him then so be it. I have not yet seen him getting murdered and then surely the benefit of doubt goes to Haris. He should be given one test match at least.
 
People forgetting one thing. He is no slouch in the gym. He works hard and has good endurance from what I have seen.

If his stamina is ready for test match conditioning then he deserves a chance.

He is built like an ox. He is not the type to get injured or wear out quickly.

Give him some chances in tests.

I rate Rauf in short format.
 
CleverSir said:
He's a good bowler in short bursts. T20 suits him really well. Might be able to do well in ODI cricket too. His bowling just isn't suited for Test cricket. He can't seem to land the ball in the same spot consistently. Loses his consistency very quickly. If he wants to play Test cricket he needs to fly back to Pakistan immediately after this and play the final 2 rounds of QeA trophy plus prep for next season and show us what he's got in FC. He just doesn't have the bowling chops for long spells.

There is a reason Abbas is successful in Tests, he can keep coming at you at the same line and length consistently before changing it up to trouble the batsman. Even Shaheen is learning and improving quickly. There is no way Rauf can overtake them and would be unfair to the likes of Naseem (still young and learning), Hasan Ali (coming back from injury strong in FC), and a couple of others toiling in FC to get a shot.
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Even his odi performances have been poor.

Shadab and Rauf both have potential but yet need to play a few dozen first class games first.
 
gazza619 said:
India will not find a 100 bowlers who bowl at 150 clicks out a population of one billion. Not even sure why we are talking about India in the first place.

Haris has pace and is a smart operator. He bowls yorkers, quality short pitch stuff and also cutters. If a batsman is good enough to murder him then so be it. I have not yet seen him getting murdered and then surely the benefit of doubt goes to Haris. He should be given one test match at least.
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Hes actually smart people just see him as someone can only ball fast and nothing else but its totally not true
 
tyron_woodley said:
People forgetting one thing. He is no slouch in the gym. He works hard and has good endurance from what I have seen.

If his stamina is ready for test match conditioning then he deserves a chance.

He is built like an ox. He is not the type to get injured or wear out quickly.

Give him some chances in tests.

I rate Rauf in short format.
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I think he should concentrate on the shorter formats if he is to play test cricket he must play in the domestic tournaments
 
Rauf needs to concentrate on the shorter format were he is performing.if he wants to play test cricket he must prove his fitness in the 4 day games in domestic.he can be a mainstay in the team for the next couple years in limited overs with shaheen.
 
Wahab Riaz after he announced that Haris Rauf had withdrawn from playing in Tests:

“He's an impact player and we need to utilize him in test cricket. We only demanded him to bowl 10 to 12 overs per day. Also, that he bowled recently in one day cricket. The only issue is our bowlers who can bowl 140+ are unfit right now. So, as a player you need to sacrifice and you have to look play for Pakistan instead of stepping back,”
 
Wahab seemed keen on letting everyone know clearly that Haris Rauf pulled out of the tour at the last minute and which could adversely affect Pakistan in the test series.

But he also seemed to maintain that players who are not "sincere with their country" won't be picked. Is he trying to imply that Haris is hiding away from test cricket without a valid reason?
 
Everyone was outraged when Mohammad Amir chose to preserve his body/career when he was being asked to represent Pakistan in all formats…

Rauf told the management that he is worried about fitness issues and workload. The physio also gave assurance that Rauf is fit and well.

How can a player who was given the opportunity to represent Pakistan in the World Cup refuse to Tour Australia? Is he following the line of his previous captain who was backed 4 years through thick and thin, but then abandoned the leadership of his side on one of the most difficult assignments in world cricket?
 
Chairperson of the national men’s selection committee Wahab Riaz during a press conference to announce Pakistan Test squad for Australia Tour 2023-24 said about Haris Rauf:

“We had planned to utilise Haris Rauf as an impact bowler in our Test plans, after discussions with the captain and team director. We needed him to bowl 10-15 overs, which he has bowled in ODIs too. We had involved all relevant stakeholders in our discussions and it was made clear that there would not be any added threat of injury if he bowls as per our plans. However, Haris was concerned about his workload and opted to back out of the series.

“I have a good relationship with all of these guys since I have shared dressing room with them. But for centrally contracted players, it is important for us to realise that performances for Pakistan need to be prioritised. I am picking the team on the requirements rather than any external factors.”
 
FearlessRoar said:
Chairperson of the national men’s selection committee Wahab Riaz during a press conference to announce Pakistan Test squad for Australia Tour 2023-24 said about Haris Rauf:

“Haris Rauf was initially picked for the tour but he refused to partake in the upcoming tour."
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Haris Rauf would had been a disaster in test.
 
Maybe he knows he isn't cut out for Test cricket

Also, it's worrying that we are pushing to select someone that clearly isn't good enough for Test cricket, says a lot about the alternatives or rather the lack of them
 
Sher Khan said:
Wahab seemed keen on letting everyone know clearly that Haris Rauf pulled out of the tour at the last minute and which could adversely affect Pakistan in the test series.

But he also seemed to maintain that players who are not "sincere with their country" won't be picked. Is he trying to imply that Haris is hiding away from test cricket without a valid reason?
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It's good we need him to call out certain players who think they can pick and choose what formats they play.
 
Sher Khan said:
Wahab seemed keen on letting everyone know clearly that Haris Rauf pulled out of the tour at the last minute and which could adversely affect Pakistan in the test series.

But he also seemed to maintain that players who are not "sincere with their country" won't be picked. Is he trying to imply that Haris is hiding away from test cricket without a valid reason?
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I think it’s good as he mentioned he wants to keep everything clear . No hidden agendas . Clear cut talk .
 
I will wait and see what Haris Rauf says and does.

If he runs off to play league cricket than what he did was stupid and deserves criticism.

But if he wants to take rest and wants to play 3 day - 4 day cricket to improve himself than its a very good decision.

Thing is, i didnt want Haris Rauf going to Australia cause he will get smacked. He has only played 9 First class games. If you are planning to take a pacer with only 9 first class games to Australia, he will end up like Naseem Shah in Australia.

Wahab Riaz was trying to make a stupid selection.

Still i will wait and see what Rauf does.
 
Geordie Ahmed said:
Maybe he knows he isn't cut out for Test cricket

Also, it's worrying that we are pushing to select someone that clearly isn't good enough for Test cricket, says a lot about the alternatives or rather the lack of them
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Even if he isn't cut out to play test he should still have said I am available to play as and when I am required.
 
MenInG said:
Wahab Riaz after he announced that Haris Rauf had withdrawn from playing in Tests:

“He's an impact player and we need to utilize him in test cricket. We only demanded him to bowl 10 to 12 overs per day. Also, that he bowled recently in one day cricket. The only issue is our bowlers who can bowl 140+ are unfit right now. So, as a player you need to sacrifice and you have to look play for Pakistan instead of stepping back,”
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A weird statement made by Wahab.

I am pretty sure a conversation might have taken place, and would want to know what was Rauf's pov.

Because, a guy with 9 first class games who got smacked at the World Cup, will not do wonders at Australia Test series
 
MenInG said:
Wahab Riaz after he announced that Haris Rauf had withdrawn from playing in Tests:

“He's an impact player and we need to utilize him in test cricket. We only demanded him to bowl 10 to 12 overs per day. Also, that he bowled recently in one day cricket. The only issue is our bowlers who can bowl 140+ are unfit right now. So, as a player you need to sacrifice and you have to look play for Pakistan instead of stepping back,”
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After that awful Asia Cup and
WC just checkout the attitude lol. Perfect time to drop him from odi and even t20s better select players who are ready to represent pakistan. Haris is always available and fit for all sorts of t20 leagues is he going to play big bash this year?
 
This was a first from any chief selector

He really put Haris Rauf under the bus. Maybe also gave an indication that Haris will not be selected for Pakistan against New Zealand in the 5 t20s as his priority is not putting Pakistan first

The same was done unjustly by Waqar Younis against Amir and Wahab himself in 2019
 
Once upon a time not long ago, Rauf would not even make it to Pakistan's B team. This is how far our bowling stocks have fallen recently.
 
Major said:
I will wait and see what Haris Rauf says and does.

If he runs off to play league cricket than what he did was stupid and deserves criticism.

But if he wants to take rest and wants to play 3 day - 4 day cricket to improve himself than its a very good decision.

Thing is, i didnt want Haris Rauf going to Australia cause he will get smacked. He has only played 9 First class games. If you are planning to take a pacer with only 9 first class games to Australia, he will end up like Naseem Shah in Australia.

Wahab Riaz was trying to make a stupid selection.

Still i will wait and see what Rauf does.
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He is surely coming to the Big Bash. He has his own stand in Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Melbourne Stars family promote him as their marquee player every season.
 
Wasim Akram advised Rauf to play 4 day Cricket in order to improve his ODI bowling. How is he going to do that if he is avoiding playing test cricket? I hope the PCB refuses to issue him Nocs for T20 league. Him and Shadab need to be held to account for their WC performances
 
On one hand, the physio's say Haris is fine.
On the other hand, these are probably the same physio's who said that Naseem Shah was also fine to play (when clearly he was not).
I give more weight to what Haris says over the PCB tbh. He doesn't seem like the type of guy to shy away from a fight.
 
Rana said:
Everyone was outraged when Mohammad Amir chose to preserve his body/career when he was being asked to represent Pakistan in all formats…

Rauf told the management that he is worried about fitness issues and workload. The physio also gave assurance that Rauf is fit and well.

How can a player who was given the opportunity to represent Pakistan in the World Cup refuse to Tour Australia? Is he following the line of his previous captain who was backed 4 years through thick and thin, but then abandoned the leadership of his side on one of the most difficult assignments in world cricket?
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This thread is not about Amir.
 
Sher Khan said:
Wahab seemed keen on letting everyone know clearly that Haris Rauf pulled out of the tour at the last minute and which could adversely affect Pakistan in the test series.

But he also seemed to maintain that players who are not "sincere with their country" won't be picked. Is he trying to imply that Haris is hiding away from test cricket without a valid reason?
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To be honest I liked the clear cut talk with Wahab. He said we wanted him, he is fit, but she does not want to go.
 
I think after this World Cup, Haris has probably decided T20 is the only way to go. If that is the case, he should just retire officially from tests and ODIs.

The issue here is the flip flopping that wahab is referring to.
 
FearlessRoar said:
Saj is definitely unhappy with Haris Rauf's reluctance to play Tests for Pakistan. I agree with him. If you're not proud to play for Pakistan in all formats, then you don't deserve to represent the Pakistan in any format.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1726623315165639055
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Players around the world have all the power now.
Administrators and fans need to accept this. It is irrelevant if it is “right or wrong“, it is reality.
There are English players who have chosen to only be available for white ball (or even specifically T20 alone) either through fitness issues (Tymal Mills) or choice (Will Smeed).
 
gibsyhesperis said:
Players around the world have all the power now.
Administrators and fans need to accept this. It is irrelevant if it is “right or wrong“, it is reality.
There are English players who have chosen to only be available for white ball (or even specifically T20 alone) either through fitness issues (Tymal Mills) or choice (Will Smeed).
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they have retired from those formats or officially opted out. Haris is like "meh ill sit this out, call me when its done".
 
saqib.rai said:
This was a first from any chief selector

He really put Haris Rauf under the bus. Maybe also gave an indication that Haris will not be selected for Pakistan against New Zealand in the 5 t20s as his priority is not putting Pakistan first

The same was done unjustly by Waqar Younis against Amir and Wahab himself in 2019
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May be Wahab started his revenge tactics to make ppl understand when he and Amir got the stick for dropping from tests , career was put to bed easily but still they give chances to players like Haris rauf who does exactly the same
 
FearlessRoar said:
Chairperson of the national men’s selection committee Wahab Riaz during a press conference to announce Pakistan Test squad for Australia Tour 2023-24 said about Haris Rauf:

“We had planned to utilise Haris Rauf as an impact bowler in our Test plans, after discussions with the captain and team director. We needed him to bowl 10-15 overs, which he has bowled in ODIs too. We had involved all relevant stakeholders in our discussions and it was made clear that there would not be any added threat of injury if he bowls as per our plans. However, Haris was concerned about his workload and opted to back out of the series.

“I have a good relationship with all of these guys since I have shared dressing room with them. But for centrally contracted players, it is important for us to realise that performances for Pakistan need to be prioritised. I am picking the team on the requirements rather than any external factors.”
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So the plan was to select Haris on a condition that he will bowl only 10-15 overs in a day. Why Wahab wanted to select a bowler with this special limitation, who can't bowl as per the need of team? Haris should focus only on T20 leagues, no international cricket for him anymore
 
This is what happens when you invest in someone in his late 20s who is just looking for a payout. People like this have no pedigree.
 
FearlessRoar said:
Saj is definitely unhappy with Haris Rauf's reluctance to play Tests for Pakistan. I agree with him. If you're not proud to play for Pakistan in all formats, then you don't deserve to represent the Pakistan in any format.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1726623315165639055
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This dogmatic approach is very problematic.

Other teams don't take an issue if a player wants to play only white ball but all hell breaks lose over it in Pakistan.

Unjustified and illogical.
 
Honestly, Haris's bowling length doesn't allow him to be a part of the Test bowling squad.

He is tailor made for only T20 cricket.
 
Marooned said:
This dogmatic approach is very problematic.

Other teams don't take an issue if a player wants to play only white ball but all hell breaks lose over it in Pakistan.

Unjustified and illogical.
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There is no problem if he just wants to play odis or t20s, but he should retire from test. Rather then saying I want to play tests for Pakistan and when given an opportunity he doesn't want to play.
 
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