'Never Thought To Be A Professional Cricketer': Pakistan Pacer Recalls His Struggles Ahead Of T20 WC Final

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf, so far, has bagged six wickets from six matches in T20 World Cup 2022 t an economy rate of 7.04 and will play a crucial role in PAK vs ENG summit clash, Sunday.

Pakistan will clash against England in T20 World Cup 2022 final on Sunday.

Source : AFP

England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Final: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf, who is one the most important bowlers in Pakistan cricket team's pace attack, recently opened up on his struggles from the past ahead of Pakistan vs England ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday. He recalled his journey from being a tape-ball cricketer to playing international cricket for national team. Rauf, so far, has bagged six wickets from six matches in the tournament t an economy rate of 7.04 and will play a crucial role in the summit clash. 

“Most of the cricketers from Pakistan start with tape-ball cricket and my start was no different. I used to play on roads and never thought to be a professional cricketer. I used to study and do part-time job as a salesman,” Rauf was quoted as saying in a video posted on PCB's Twitter handle.

“When I joined my university, I started playing professional tape-ball cricket in different cities and earning money to manage my fees. I went to the trials of Lahore Qalandars in 2017 and got selected there,” he stated.

🗣️ How he entered the national side and his death overs expertise - @HarisRauf14's cricket journey in his own words 🏏#WeHaveWeWill | #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/kwBoJKUAg2

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 12, 2022

The star pacer also talked about things a bowler should keep in mind while bowling death overs.

“In death overs, whenever you bowl, you should have a clear mind. You know that every batter will try to hit you and that’s where dot balls create pressure. The more dot balls you bowl, the better it is for you,” Rauf added.

Pakistan will clash against England in T20 World Cup 2022 final on Sunday. Notably, there is a high chance that the playing day on Sunday, as well as the reserve day on Monday, will get washed out due to rain. If this happens, both teams will be declared joint winners. 

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