'I Used To Work In Market Selling Snacks': Pakistan Star Player Recollects His Days Of Struggle

The Pakistan speedster also said that at one point in time, he and his family used to sleep in the kitchen due to lack of space.

Haris Rauf in action. ( Image Source :Getty )

Pakistan lethal pacer Haris Rauf recollected his days of struggle and disclosed he used to sell snacks in the market in order to pay his education fees. He also added that he continued to slog until he played professional cricket. Rauf started playing for Pakistan in 2020, and now he is leading the Pakistan pace attack. He consistently clocks 145 kmph and has taken 53 ODI and 83 T20I wickets for Pakistan so far in his career.

"After matriculation, I used to work in the market selling snacks (nimco) on Sundays to be able to pay my fees. The rest of the week, I will attend school and academy," Rauf told ESPNcricinfo.

"When I enrolled in university, my father was not earning enough to be able to pay my fees and I couldn't afford it too but by playing tape-ball cricket I would easily manage my fees.

"The boys, who play tape-ball professionally in Pakistan, easily make around 2-2.5 lakh per month. I used to earn that and would give it to my mother but I never told my father about earning this much."

The Pakistan speedster also said that at one point in time, he and his family used to sleep in the kitchen due to lack of space.

"My father has three brothers and all lived together. My father had one big room and when my uncles got married, my father gave his room to his brothers. Eventually, we reached the point where we were sleeping in the kitchen," Rauf said.

Haris Rauf is currently gearing up for his first 50-over World Cup. He already took part in the two editions of the T20 World Cup, he is not a novice anymore when it comes to the mega event. The premium speedster has some serious pace and he will be looking to exploit his skills in order to torment batters.