Dinesh Karthik, the veteran Indian wicket-keeper batsman has created some heat on social media while doing commentary during The Hundred. He said, ” Haris Rauf is currently one of the best white-ball bowlers in the world of cricket.”
Experienced Indian wicketkeeper-batter, Dinesh Karthik, had nothing but admiration for Pakistan’s fast bowler, Haris Rauf, describing him as one of the finest bowlers in white-ball cricket. Haris has been gaining a lot of attention since his breakthrough in 2020, thanks to his exceptional displays on the field.
Currently representing Welsh Fire in ‘The Hundred’ tournament, Haris Rauf received high praise from Dinesh Karthik for his outstanding performance. In a mere 20 balls, he managed to take three wickets while conceding only 27 runs against Southern Brave. Dinesh Karthik also emphasized Haris Rauf’s impressive journey to fame, particularly for his notable contributions to the Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
“Few years ago, he (Haris Rauf) was playing tennis ball cricket. Gets picked up by the (Lahore) Qalandars, becomes a part of their team, and academy and then goes on to play the league (Pakistan Super League) and then has obviously gone on to do so well for Pakistan. He is arguably one of the better white ball bowlers going around in world cricket now, especially at the death,” Karthik said on Sky Sports as quoted by India Today.
Haris Rauf has become a crucial and reliable player in the Pakistan cricket team, demonstrating his deadly bowling skills on numerous occasions. In the various formats of the game, he has managed to claim an impressive tally of wickets: 67 in T20Is, 11 in ODIs, and 12 in Test matches.
In a recent match, Haris delivered an impressive bowling performance for Welsh Fire, playing a significant role in limiting the opposing team to a competitive total of 147 runs. However, despite his efforts, Southern Brave emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter, winning by a mere two runs.
As Welsh Fire looks to bounce back from this defeat, they are preparing to face Oval Invincibles at The Oval in London on Sunday, August 6. Haris, along with talented bowlers like Shaheen Afridi and David Willey, will be eager to maintain their excellent form and contribute to their team’s success, aiming to return to the winning path.
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