Pacer Haris Rauf has expressed his unwavering support for Pakistan’s new top-order batsmen by asking everyone to allow them more time to develop and not make snap judgments about them after only one or two games. In attempt to determine the best combination moving forward, the visitors notably experimented with rearranging their batting order.
For the Twenty20 International series against New Zealand, players like Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan were left off the roster. Consequently, the Green Shirts added Mohammad Haris and Hasan Nawaz as top-order hitters. Irfan Khan, however, was ranked number four. Despite the adjustments, the approach backfired badly since in the opening two games of the current series, the entire hitting lineup was unable to get going. Following their second loss, Rauf provided insight into the young batters’ and the team’s overall performance.
“You mention criticism, and I believe it has spread throughout Pakistan. These players are young. You may go to any team or location in the globe, and they allow the kids complete freedom. They make sure to give the kids 10 to 15 games at a time if they give them a chance. After losing in Dunedin, Rauf was cited by ESPN Cricinfo as saying, “That’s how they become players.”
“Everyone who plays international cricket first faces difficulties. You mention criticism; it’s commonplace now. In order to discuss it, everyone simply waits for the Pakistani team to lose. They may hold different views, but our goal is to strengthen our team. The elderly are present as well, and we are attempting to enlist the younger generation. We encourage our juniors and provide them advice on what it takes to be successful in international cricket as seniors. “It will be better for them if they learn faster,” the 31-year-old continued.
“There will be failures when we try things.” Rauf on Pakistan’s poor performance
Speaking of the game, express pacer Haris Rauf had a respectable performance, taking two wickets in his allotted three overs while scoring 20 runs. Shaheen Afridi, who did bowl a maiden, was whacked all over the park by New Zealand, which proved costly. He ended up giving up 31 runs during his bowling session. Mohammad Ali, another bowler, was also destroyed after conceding 34 runs in two overs. Notably, the second T20I was shortened to a 15-over-a-side match because of the weather.
Despite the fact that the team’s performance has declined recently, Haris Rauf acknowledged that the Green Shirts are going through a transitional period and will only get better from here to compete with the major teams soon.
“Our cricket game has undoubtedly deteriorated. However, we are working together to develop a combination and play cricket that is necessary at the highest level. We are experimenting, and while we will experience failures along the way, we will gain knowledge. And one day you will be able to watch the Pakistani team play excellent cricket,” Rauf said.
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