Pakistan packer Haris Rauf, Fresh from a specific performance against a match Sri Lanka The first Odi did not stop at expressing his frustration at the relentless scrutiny and pressure faced by cricketers in his country. At the post-match press conference, Pakistan’s host following a narrow six-run win, Haris followed up on the wider expectations placed on both critics and contemporary sports pundits, particularly his tough performance. Asian Cup Final against India.
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Haris Rauf has hinted at the “unforgivable” standards in international cricket after being questioned over his costly spell in the Asia Cup final. He noticed “Yumaray Liye Koi Maafi Nahi Hoti (No forgiveness for us), we will act like robots, we are human too and we can have bad days.” His remarks highlighted the immense pressure on Pakistan’s players, where one bad performance often adds to successive efforts.
Haris, who conceded 50 runs in just 3.4 overs in the Asia Cup final, admitted that despite best efforts, plans sometimes fail. Emphasizing the mental toughness that ranks at the highest level, “The main thing is that you don’t give up. You don’t die from a bad day. We just keep faith in our abilities and correct mistakes but continue to work like professional cricket.” His message was clear: While criticism is part of sports, players are hurt when there are too many players who step up from consistently good performances.
Haris also appealed to the fans, asking for understanding and faith in the players’ intentions. “No player likes to be criticized, yes everyone has their opinion, but for us, as I said, there is no forgiveness. You can have 10 good matches and one bad game and everyone will remember the bad game“He said.
Haris’ match-winning pullback and in red-ball cricket
Haris silenced his critics for the moment against Sri Lanka, blasting three wickets for four wickets and one win for hard-hitting Pakistan. This performance was significant after a two-match suspension during the South Africa series, followed by a two-match suspension for offensive gestures in Asia Cup matches. Returning from the disciplinary action, the bowling heroes showed both resilience and focus under pressure.
Looking ahead, Haris expressed his eagerness to represent Pakistan in Test cricket if he receives timely communication from the selectors. “I also want to play Tests for Pakistan. When the voters or the board want for the tests, but my only point is to inform us in advance and let us know in advance so that we have to earn a lot of money in one day.“Haris is over. His willingness to take on the next challenge is a sign that Pakistan, in particular, are set to strengthen their fast bowling reserves across all formats.
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