"If I give my best, India won't be able to play me easily" : Haris Rauf

[MenInG]

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf is banking on his knowledge gained from the Big Bash League to outsmart Indian batters in the marquee clash of the T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 23. The arch-rivals, who don't play bilateral series due to geo-political tensions, will clash for a fourth a time in one year at the MCG.

"If I give my best, they won't be able to play me easily. For the upcoming World Cup match, I'm very happy because it is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground," Rauf, who plays for Melbourne Stars in the BBL, said in the post-match interaction after their six-run win over England.

"It is my home ground because I play for the Melbourne Stars, and I have an idea of how the conditions play out there. I've already started planning on how I would bowl against India," he said.

Pakistan took a 3-2 series lead in the seven-match T20I series here on Wednesday.

Pakistan defeated India by 10 wickets -- for the first time in a world tournament -- in the last edition of the T20I World Cup in UAE. But recently in the Asia Cup, India secured a clinical five-wicket win before losing to Pakistan in the 'Super 4' stage.

The 28-year-old fed the Indian batters with short-pitch deliveries as he returned wicketless in their first match of the Asia Cup. But in the Super 4 stage, he accounted for the key wicket of India skipper Rohit Sharma. The 28-year-old ended the Asia Cup with eight wickets from six matches. But in the ongoing series he's been at his best, leading the tally with eight wickets from five matches.

"The match between India and Pakistan is always a high-pressure game. In the World Cup last year, I was feeling so much pressure. But in the past two matches in the Asia Cup, I didn't feel much of it because I knew I just had to give my best," Rauf added.

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[Rana]

Wreck it Rauf

InshaAllah

 

[Suleiman]

The Aussie crowd will be behind him too. India will be under pressure with Pakistani and Australian fans cheering Haris.

Will be a tough dilemma whenever Pakistan faces Australia. Will they cheer Haris or their own team? Time will tell.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Love the build up before the match.

 

[Rana]

Rauf originally burst on the scene when his picture with Kohli emerged. It would be befitting for Rauf to get the big wicket of Kohli on the grand stage at the MCG, Rauf’s home away from home!

 

[pakfan54588]

india is strong favourites in aus conditions they knows these conditions and also have excellent record in aus . Pakistan only sniff will be getting early 2 to 3 wickets .If they don't get that match will be over pretty quickly

 

[arif_2021]

How is he giving a warning to india?

 

[MenInG]

Rauf originally burst on the scene when his picture with Kohli emerged. It would be befitting for Rauf to get the big wicket of Kohli on the grand stage at the MCG, Rauf’s home away from home!

in Australia

 

[alone1213]

Haris was phenomenal in the BBL. He was way too good and picked up lots of wickets and was bowling fast like he always does.

I hope he is fully pumped in that match and bowl those 150ks thunderbolts. He will be unplayable.

Let's go haris!!!! let's beat them!!

 

[Rana]

in Australia

This picture

It was the first time in many years when an Indian legend met and took a picture with a Pakistani cricketer for it to go viral if I remember correctly

 

[Champ_Pal]

One more Ghar ka Kohli.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

in Australia

There was a video of the two chatting in after the Asia Cup match too. Kohli seems to have a healthy level of respect for him.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

There was a video of the two chatting in after the Asia Cup match too. Kohli seems to have a healthy level of respect for him.

 

[alone1213]

One more Ghar ka Kohli.

LOL he is not 130ks trundler aka Sohail Khan aka like Indian trundlers.

He is the best T20 bowler in the world right now. He is gonna be handful for any team.

 

[Gayle_Force]

How is it a warning to India? he is just saying he knows the conditions at MCG and he is preparing for the match. Subcontinent media just loves to sensationalize anything.

 

[shamaan]

india is strong favourites in aus conditions they knows these conditions and also have excellent record in aus . Pakistan only sniff will be getting early 2 to 3 wickets .If they don't get that match will be over pretty quickly

I think it's a 50/50

 

[shamaan]

Rauf needs to be rested so he's bowling at full tilt for the world cup.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Let me add some spice and say that if he has experience of playing at the MCG then we have Rishabh Pant to take care of him. Check his stats in Australia and then come back.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I don't know why but I want Umran Malik in the WC team after reading Rauf's statement. We have the phaast bowlers but we always select these lallu panju bowlers like Harshal Patel. Hopefully a miracle happens and he is included in the WC team. We need the BAPU(Bumrah, Arshdeep, Patel, Umran) attack.

 

[ZafarKhan2022]

NDTV is already trying to instigate masala like they always do

 

[Varun]

This time you can hear the conviction behind Pakistani cricketers' statements.

Now that the streak is broken, they will just pile on the victories.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I don't know why but I want Umran Malik in the WC team after reading Rauf's statement. We have the phaast bowlers but we always select these lallu panju bowlers like Harshal Patel. Hopefully a miracle happens and he is included in the WC team. We need the BAPU(Bumrah, Arshdeep, Patel, Umran) attack.

I was not aware of Bumrah's injury. I was expecting another kind of miracle not this. So if Bumrah is injured then I would like to see Umran in place of him.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Bumrah was always good at the MCG. India has no bowler that send deliveries that zip off the pitch.

 

[Rana]

Bumrah was always good at the MCG. India has no bowler that send deliveries that zip off the pitch.

Siraj is very good as well. He will be an ideal replacement

 

[Local.Dada]

Very good loi bowler. Don’t remember him in ODIs but seems like a strong lad who will bowl with the same sting in his second spells too. Very difficult to hit off a hard length with his pace.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Siraj is very good as well. He will be an ideal replacement

His inconsistent T20 returns have sidelined him. Became very expensive. But when in rhythm he is something with new ball not so much in death. India's problem will still be their death bowling. India is toast. Basically on a flat road you can literally chase anything against India.

 

[Snowflake]

Nothing surprising here. If he is at his best, not many teams would find it easy to play him.

Does anyone disagree?

 

[fight_club]

Hasnain would be quite handful with his bounce, Rauf is skiddy and difficult to get away with his pace. India must go with Siraj and shami, You wouldn't get the banana swing in MCG just a hint of swing max

 

[shamaan]

I don't know why but I want Umran Malik in the WC team after reading Rauf's statement. We have the phaast bowlers but we always select these lallu panju bowlers like Harshal Patel. Hopefully a miracle happens and he is included in the WC team. We need the BAPU(Bumrah, Arshdeep, Patel, Umran) attack.

Bumrah is out of the WC.

 

[Waleed93]

I don't know why but I want Umran Malik in the WC team after reading Rauf's statement. We have the phaast bowlers but we always select these lallu panju bowlers like Harshal Patel. Hopefully a miracle happens and he is included in the WC team. We need the BAPU(Bumrah, Arshdeep, Patel, Umran) attack.

The BAPU ATTACK.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Don't rate him at all, will get smacked.

He is exactly the kind of bowler who Indian batsman love to play (except on rare occasions).

Rohit will demolish him.

 

[Kroll]

Cue Indian batsmen now just waiting to take him to the cleaners.

 

[angrypathan]

The Aussie crowd will be behind him too. India will be under pressure with Pakistani and Australian fans cheering Haris.

Will be a tough dilemma whenever Pakistan faces Australia. Will they cheer Haris or their own team? Time will tell.

There’ll be a grand total of 3 Aussies in the crowd

 

[RexRex]

Bring it on, loudmouth

 

[SamNJ]

Aren't most of the Melbourne matches in BBL at the Marvel Stadium and not at the MCG.

 

[Devadwal]

4 -0-44-1 . somthing close to this his bowling figure at the MCG when both team will meet.

 

[hafizexpress]

They should start resting him before the WC. When was the last time he sat a game out?

 

[Kriketer]

With our toothless middle order, our hope is only on our openers and bowlers to get early 2-3 wickets or else it may not be easy to beat India.

One good thing will be India will come in with a lot of pressure and expectation to win to avenge Asia Cup kick out by the hands of Pakistan. Their new breed apart from Kholi and Rohit can't handle pressure well, unlike old team under Dhoni so it could play in Pakistan's favor.

Likes of Babar and Fakhar will enjoy playing on Australian condition so counting on one of them to play a big knock. Regardless will be a cracker of a match.

 

[Kriketer]

There’ll be a grand total of 3 Aussies in the crowd

If there's one neutral match that Aussies would love to watch for sheer excitement then it will be this one. I would think many Melbourne cricket fans would like to catch this game. Don't think it will be a sold out though as its just too big of a stadium.

 

[reversehook]

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Kohli: yaar bad patch chal raha hai, runs karnay do na...
Rauf: agar shirt sign kr k do ge toh ho sakta hai...
Kohli: 1 nhin 2, 2 signs karta hon bro 2, 2...

 

[PakLFC]

Do the talking on the pitch lad! To early to be talking off a match that is one month away.

 

[DRsohail]

Don't rate him at all, will get smacked.

He is exactly the kind of bowler who Indian batsman love to play (except on rare occasions).

Rohit will demolish him.

So someone On PP does not rate one of the best t20 fast bowler in the world.waw

 

[Suleiman]

Don't rate him at all, will get smacked.

He is exactly the kind of bowler who Indian batsman love to play (except on rare occasions).

Rohit will demolish him.

Last time this Rohit threat was dished out was a few years ago that he will demolish Amir.

Amir came out of retirement, packed him up and sent him back to Mumbai Indians HQ and then retired again.

 

[IamIndian]

Pace dont worry modern day batsmen... They can use it to their advantage., I think Pakistan top 3 will be exposed in Australia..

 

[Shaddy86]

Arrogance and confidence has already ever paid us off. If there's anything to learn from the past then it would be to stay quiet and do your thing quietly. He's gonna get smacked around all over the place. We had our ATG attack: Waqar-Wasim-Akhtar, get treated like trundlers in WC game and the scars still haven't healed since. I don't expect much from Haris.

 

[The lone Ranger]

No, you can't.
India have a lot of experience in Australia and had no problem playing some of the best bowlers like Starc, Cummins, Hazelwood and came out on top on most of the occasion.
If one could trouble Indian batsmen from Pakistan , it will be the left arm bowler Shaheen afridi who has the height and skills and already has the experience of doing it.

 

[Hextro]

Pace dont worry modern day batsmen... They can use it to their advantage., I think Pakistan top 3 will be exposed in Australia..

Is that why India is taking Buvi and other slow bowler to the World Cup? 5head move if true.

 

[Usman Chadda]

What do you expect him to say? I’ll bowl badly and Indian batsmen are so good they will destroy my career?

It’s a generic response to a generic question.

 

[Mobashir]

Don't rate him at all, will get smacked.

He is exactly the kind of bowler who Indian batsman love to play (except on rare occasions).

Rohit will demolish him.

Haha calm down!
It is the frustration talking here. He humiliated Kohli in the last over of the Asia cup match and,currently, he is probably the best t20 fast bowler in the world.

 

[IamIndian]

Is that why India is taking Buvi and other slow bowler to the World Cup? 5head move if true.

Bowling skill matters more than Pace in T20 cricket., the likes of Rohit, Pandya, Surya, Butler, Warner, Wade etc can hit even fast yorkers for six.

 

[Hextro]

Bowling skill matters more than Pace in T20 cricket., the likes of Rohit, Pandya, Surya, Butler, Warner, Wade etc can hit even fast yorkers for six.

So bowling 130 is better than bowling 150?

 

[Kriketer]

Haven't Indians played in Dubai before as well? They even played the whole IPL and we saw them crumble in Asia Cup, so this notion of Indians know Australian conditions better that to for a short format like T20 means nothing.

Haris response was only generic that he has the experience of playing at MCG, that's it. This timid Indian side can only perform in bilateral series, in crucial tournaments they have been just been as good as minnows. With their trundlers and crumbling under pressure players like KL, pants, surya, chahal, bhuvesh etc won't do much. They may beat Pakistan but they will catch early flight back once again from a major tournament.

 

[bilawal666]

Famous last words

 

[IamIndian]

So bowling 130 is better than bowling 150?

In t20's Yes!

 

[IamIndian]

Haven't Indians played in Dubai before as well? They even played the whole IPL and we saw them crumble in Asia Cup, so this notion of Indians know Australian conditions better that to for a short format like T20 means nothing.

Haris response was only generic that he has the experience of playing at MCG, that's it. This timid Indian side can only perform in bilateral series, in crucial tournaments they have been just been as good as minnows. With their trundlers and crumbling under pressure players like KL, pants, surya, chahal, bhuvesh etc won't do much. They may beat Pakistan but they will catch early flight back once again from a major tournament.

India always perform better than Pakistan in ICC tournaments.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Haha calm down!
It is the frustration talking here. He humiliated Kohli in the last over of the Asia cup match and,currently, he is probably the best t20 fast bowler in the world.

See, that's his biggest achievement.
Bowling 3 dot balls to Kohli, who wasn't running for singles bcoz there was a tailender at the other end.

He is nowhere near being the best t20i fast bowler in the world wuth an average of 24 and economy of 8.4 in t20is.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

It's the opening burst that usually decides the game between Pak vs India. It becomes pretty hard to control them once they get through the first 6-7 overs.

 

[asfandyar]

Aanay Do

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

It seems very clear to me that most of you did not hear what Haris Rauf said. He mentioned this entire thing in passing during a post-match conversation with Wasim Akram when he was talking about Australian pitches. He did not specifically sit down to talk about how he was going to terrorize India at the World Cup. The way his statements are presented here are completely out of context.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Don't rate him at all, will get smacked.

He is exactly the kind of bowler who Indian batsman love to play (except on rare occasions).

Rohit will demolish him.

Oh here comes jeetesh with another one of his flop prediction.

Haris Rauf is phaasht though. The way he won the match for Pakistan against England recently with his bowling shows he is here to stay.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

It seems very clear to me that most of you did not hear what Haris Rauf said. He mentioned this entire thing in passing during a post-match conversation with Wasim Akram when he was talking about Australian pitches. He did not specifically sit down to talk about how he was going to terrorize India at the World Cup. The way his statements are presented here are completely out of context.

Credit goes to our Indian media for that. This is a nice build up before this match. It shows how big this match is and everyone wants a piece of that. Irrespective of what some of our arrogant fellow fans think here, this is still the greatest rivalry in cricket.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

See, that's his biggest achievement.
Bowling 3 dot balls to Kohli, who wasn't running for singles bcoz there was a tailender at the other end.

He is nowhere near being the best t20i fast bowler in the world wuth an average of 24 and economy of 8.4 in t20is.

Bit rich coming from someone who rates Pant highly in T20s.

And you won't use your 'he has potential' logic with Rauf because he is not your favorite.

 

[Hextro]

In t20's Yes!

Wow just wow. That's a coping take if I've ever seen one.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Wow just wow. That's a coping take if I've ever seen one.

It is only because Umran is not in the team currently. Their views will change once he becomes a permanent member of this Indian team. Read the Umran Malik thread where some of these guys are talking about how important pace is and how we should get rid of trundlers like Harshal, Bhuvi, Chahar and even Arshdeep lol.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

In t20's Yes!

Can you explain this to most of our fans who want these trundlers out of Indian team?

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

India always perform better than Pakistan in ICC tournaments.

But Pakistan isn't the only team in the World Cup. Or are you one of those who wouldn't mind India crashing out of the WC as long as they beat Pakistan?

 

[Hextro]

It is only because Umran is not in the team currently. Their views will change once he becomes a permanent member of this Indian team. Read the Umran Malik thread where some of these guys are talking about how important pace is and how we should get rid of trundlers like Harshal, Bhuvi, Chahar and even Arshdeep lol.

What are you talking about? Do you not know that bowling 130kph is better than bowling over 150kph?

Forget about pace It's all about them skillz.

 

[HydratedTurnip]

I personally do rate Rauf very highly, even more than Shaheen in t20s tbh.

Which other bowler in world cricket right now can clock speeds upto 156Ks and yet can consistently bowl deceptive slower balls. No way any batter can line him up at the death.

For me really the top t20 bowler in the world right now except may be Bumrah who is just a machine at bowling those fast yorkers

 

[Mamoon]

Whenever a Pakistani player runs his mouth against India and makes big statements, it always backfired and it doesn’t take long for India to show them their auqaat.

Happened with Sarfraz and Hasan Ali in 2018 Asia Cup. Let’s see if Rauf can walk the talk on October 23.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Kohli vs Haris Rauf:
Total matches Played: 2 ( Both are in Dubai)
26 runs and zero wickets.

 

[IAJ]

Whenever a Pakistani player runs his mouth against India and makes big statements, it always backfired and it doesn’t take long for India to show them their auqaat.

Happened with Sarfraz and Hasan Ali in 2018 Asia Cup. Let’s see if Rauf can walk the talk on October 23.

Haris said nothing wrong and I am sure majority of the indians will agree;

"If I give my best, they won't be able to play me easily...."

If he bowls 155 kph in right areas it won't be easy to play him. He has put a condition in his statement; "IF".

But if he doesn't give his best he will be smashed. Fair enough.

 

[Rajdeep]

Haha calm down!
It is the frustration talking here. He humiliated Kohli in the last over of the Asia cup match and,currently, he is probably the best t20 fast bowler in the world.

Also Pandya smacked him for 17 runs in penultimate over which costed Pakistan the game in 1st match of Asia cup. Problem with some Pakistani fans is they only remember the 4th Sept game and try to not remember what happened on 28th August.

 

[Front Foot Pull]

LOL he is not 130ks trundler aka Sohail Khan aka like Indian trundlers.

He is the best T20 bowler in the world right now. He is gonna be handful for any team.

Best neither in the stats nor in the ranking, but yeah the best.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

Off cours e He's never going to say 'i'm only here for the scenery & hope the indian guys donot shred me' off course he'd say what he said, what do you expect? just mentioned that he is familiar with MCG having played here. I think media just maxes baat ka batangad. As a true lover of pace, i njoi watching him along with afridi and nassim. I think he is a unique one off, has pace, has a good slower one, has reverse swing. and sometimes he leaks runs by the bucket - well thats the complete package. But exciting and compelling to watch. I dont think he shot his mouth off.
Well lets see, cometh the match. will be there.

 

[Kriketer]

Whenever a Pakistani player runs his mouth against India and makes big statements, it always backfired and it doesn’t take long for India to show them their auqaat.

Happened with Sarfraz and Hasan Ali in 2018 Asia Cup. Let’s see if Rauf can walk the talk on October 23.

I think real auqaat is shown by a few specific members here who go into hiding when Pakistan wins, and also they go into hiding when their beloved team India loses. Quite a cowardly auqaat display

 

[JaDed]

The question should be to him as to what he means by "If"?

Is he saying India isn't good enough for him to give his best? I would assume every player gives his best against us lekin aise din aagaye hai.

 

[TeymurBlake]

On those pitches with the pace Haris should be lethal.

 

[Ashmal]

See, that's his biggest achievement.
Bowling 3 dot balls to Kohli, who wasn't running for singles bcoz there was a tailender at the other end.

He is nowhere near being the best t20i fast bowler in the world wuth an average of 24 and economy of 8.4 in t20is.

Quoting Bowling Avg in T20s......stop embarassing yourself

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Also Pandya smacked him for 17 runs in penultimate over which costed Pakistan the game in 1st match of Asia cup. Problem with some Pakistani fans is they only remember the 4th Sept game and try to not remember what happened on 28th August.

Because the game on 4th September was more important and Pakistan played a part in sending the tournament favorites back to home. Pandya scored an anda and gave away 44 runs in his 4 overs in that game though.

Anyway it is good to see the build up before the match. I can see the haters of Indo Pak cricket burning. Do you see such stuff almost 1 month before any other game? That is what Indo Pak cricket is all about.

 

[Mamoon]

Also Pandya smacked him for 17 runs in penultimate over which costed Pakistan the game in 1st match of Asia cup. Problem with some Pakistani fans is they only remember the 4th Sept game and try to not remember what happened on 28th August.

I have never seen fans, players and media do so much chest-thumping and claim bragging rights after a 1-1 scoreline.

It showcases Pakistan’s minnow mentality. They were expecting to get rinsed 2-0 by India but the fluke win in the second match thanks to Nawaz’s fluke innings has made them forget about the first match.

Minnow team, minnow fans.