Shahid Afridi’s reaction to Haris Rauf’s absence from the Test series, Shahid Afridi has expressed his anger over Haris Rauf’s decision not to participate in the Test series against Australia despite the management’s continuous requests.
Shahid Afridi has expressed his displeasure over Haris Rauf’s decision not to skip the series against Australia.
Former captain Shahid Afridi has remarked that Haris Rauf missed an important opportunity and should have supported the Pakistani team.
Former captain Shahid Afridi surprised
Expressing surprise, the former captain said that Haris Rauf is refusing to join the squad despite the requests of both the national team’s director of cricket Mohammad Hafeez, and chief selector Wahab Riaz.
Speaking on a private TV, Shahid Afridi said that Haris Rauf wasted an opportunity, he should have gone to Australia with the Pakistan team.
Surprisingly, the player is refusing to be included in the team despite requests from the Director of Cricket and the Chief Selector.
Shahid Afridi’s statement highlighted the broader context of national duty, which states that players should prioritize representing their country, especially in an important series like the series against Australia.
However, Haris Rauf has given workload management as the main reason for not participating in the Test series.
The fast bowler explained that his body has been prone to injuries especially in the longer format as he is not used to bowling in the longer format.
PCB will take action against Haris Rauf after the tour is out of Australia?
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that it will not take any action against fast bowler Haris Rauf over his decision to withdraw from the upcoming three-match Test series against Australia. PCB director of media Alia Rashid confirmed in an interview that Haris Rauf will be considered for the upcoming limited overs series against New Zealand.
According to Alia Rasheed, PCB’s newly appointed Team Director Mohammad Hafeez and Chief Selector Wahab Riaz advocated for the development of players by expressing the importance of players being ready for all formats.
Alia Rashid said, “The decision to encourage Harris to play Test matches stems from the belief that players should strive to develop in all aspects of the game rather than restricting themselves to specific formats.
He added that “players should be ready to represent the national team in all formats as they have an agreement with the board.”
Shahid Afridi said in a private TV program that “Haris Rauf missed the opportunity and he should have gone to Australia with the Pakistani team.
It is surprising that the player refused the requests of the Director of Cricket and the Chief Selector.” Despite this, he is refusing to be included in the team.
