Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi voiced concern over out-of-favour speedster Haris Rauf’s wrestle with the ball over the previous couple of months, saying that he ought to search correct steering. Rauf’s barren run started throughout final 12 months’s World Cup, claiming 16 wickets in 9 matches however leaked runs all through the marketing campaign. He bowled 49 overs and ended up conceding 346 runs. He went on to overlook Pakistan’s Test tour of Australia to take part within the Big Bash League.

He returned to the squad throughout Pakistan’s current 4-1 T20I sequence loss towards New Zealand. He claimed seven wickets in 4 matches and conceded 162 runs. Afridi raised considerations over Rauf’s kind and said that he could not perceive why the 30-year-old has been struggling together with his bowling.

“Right now, Haris Rauf seems to be struggling with his bowling, and I’m not quite understanding it. He needs honest help at this moment, the guidance of seniors is necessary because we shouldn’t sideline him completely,” Afridi stated whereas talking to an area information channel as quoted from Geo News.

Afridi acknowledged Rauf’s potential and his previous contributions that resulted in ‘nice success’ for the Pakistan staff.

“He has given some fantastic performances for Pakistan. That boy will improve even more when he plays longer-format cricket. When he plays four-day cricket, his bowling will automatically improve, but right now, he needs our support,” Afridi added.

The Asian giants displayed moments of brilliance, however the sequence was finally whitewashed 3-0. Following his refusal to function within the Test sequence towards Australia, Rauf’s contract was terminated by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) final week.

“Haris’ central contract stands terminated on December 1, 2023 and no NOC [no objection certificate] to play any foreign league will be granted up to June 30, 2024,” the PCB stated in a press release.

According to the assertion, the PCB administration offered an opportunity for a private listening to to Rauf in compliance with the ideas of pure justice on January 30 and his response was discovered unsatisfactory.

Rauf has performed one Test, 37 ODIs, and 66 T20Is for Pakistan. He has 160 worldwide wickets below his credit score.

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