INTRODUCTION:

In this article we will know more about some news regarding sports news today cricket. Because to his remarkable achievements in both domestic cricket and the Pakistan Super League, young and talented Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf has drawn a lot of attention recently (PSL). Rauf, who debuted as a cricket player in neighbourhood leagues before being admitted into the Rawalpindi Cricket Association try outs, was born in Rawalpindi on November 7, 1993.Rauf was signed by the Lahore Qalandars team for the 2019 Pakistan Super League season following some excellent performances in local cricket (PSL). He scored a hat-trick in his first over when making his Qalandars debut against the Quetta Gladiators. In his four-over session, he claimed two wickets for Pakistan in their T20I series against Bangladesh in January 2020.He maintained his outstanding form in the PSL’s 2020 season, collecting 20 wickets in just 10 matches with an average of 14.55 and an economy rate of 7.31. His ODI debut came in August 2020 against England after being selected for the national team’s tour of England.

DEBUT

On January 25, 2020, in Pakistan’s second T20I match against Bangladesh, fast bowler Haris Rauf made his debut for his country. In his first game, he had an early impact, taking two significant wickets in his four-over session. His inclusion in the national squad after a streak of standout performances for the Lahore Qalandars in the 2019–20 Pakistan Premier League (PSL). He had a reputation as a quick and precise bowler who could swing the ball both ways thanks to his PSL exploits. It was anticipated that Rauf will continue to excel for Pakistan in future matches after making his debut in international cricket. He has the potential to develop into a strong weapon for Pakistan’s bowling attack in all formats of the game because to his natural speed and ability to swing the ball.

TEST

Although his skill set, which emphasises on pace and swing, may be useful in Test cricket, he must first perform well in domestic first-class cricket in order to be chosen for the Test team. He has played in only 16 first-class matches but already has 40 wickets at an average of 27.42… He needs to continue to work hard on his skills to make a case for Test selection Haris Rauf has said that he would want to play in a Pakistan Test match even if he hasn’t yet done so.   He is improving his first-class cricketing techniques and is confirmed that he will make a transition on Test cricket whenever he gets the opportunity.

ODI

 Haris Rauf participated in Pakistan’s maiden One Day International (ODI) match against England at Manchester on August 31, 2020. His strong achievements in the Pakistan Super League led to his call-up to the national squad (PSL). He had previously made his T20I debut earlier in the year. He was successful in dismissing middle order batsman Moeen Ali and opener Jonny Bairstow, albeit his ODI debut did not go as well as his T20I debut. His accomplishments in limited-overs cricket have been exceptional, particularly during the PSL when he was a leading wicket-taker for the Lahore Qalandars. He took 20 wickets in in 10 matches during the PSL 2020 season, including a hat-trick against Multan Sultans. He is a threatening bowler in the shorter versions of the game because of his quick ball swing and precision with Yorkers and bouncers.

Rauf is a gifted young fast bowler in Pakistan, but he hasn’t yet cemented a spot on the squad as a regular. He wants to succeed in all the three formats of cricket in the future.

T20

Talented fast bowler Haris Rauf has had a big effect on T20 cricket, both in domestic competitions and internationally. He first gained notoriety in 2019 when Lahore Qalandars’ talent hunt programme identified him, and he was then given the opportunity to compete in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Rauf scored three goals in his maiden T20 match for Lahore Qalandars in the 2019 PSL, marking his T20 debut. Since then, he has regularly represented the Lahore Qalandars, and he has achieved nothing short of extraordinary success in the PSL. He finished the PSL 2020 season as the second-highest wicket taker with 20 wickets in just 10 games. Rauf was chosen for the national team as he had performed outstandingly well in PSL that made his T20I debut for Pakistan in January 2020.

He recorded two wickets against Bangladesh in his first game, and ever since, he has consistently played for Pakistan in T20I matches. Rauf’s bowling style is centred on his natural speed and capacity for both left- and right-handed swings. A dangerous bowler in the final few overs, he is also renowned for his precision with Yorker’s and bouncers. Due to his success in T20 cricket, he has gained a reputation as one of the most   fascinating young fast bowlers in Pakistan .Haris Rauf has shown to be an invaluable member of Pakistan’s T20I team, and his achievements in domestic competitions have demonstrated his ability to develop into a bowler of the highest calibre. He hopes to maintain his position in Pakistan’s T20I squad and make a meaningful contribution to the team’s future success as he continues to gather international experience.. 

CONCLUSION:

Haris Rauf, a rising young fast bowler who has already created a big impact in limited-overs cricket.. His bowling style, is based on his inherent pace and ball-swinging skills, makes him a dangerous and an unplayable bowler in limited-overs cricket. His accuracy with Yorkers and bouncers also makes him a valuable asset in the death overs. Rauf hasn’t participated in a Test match for Pakistan, but his success in local first-class and international cricket has shown that he possesses every skills necessary to succeed at the top level of the game. He plays for Lahore Qalandars in PSL.He was first scouted from PSL. After he had an astonishing performance because of which he promptly got a call from the Pakistani National Team. After that he has created a huge influence in the ODI and T20 Cricket.