WATCH: Haris Rauf’s BOLD press conference after a dominant performance against Sri Lanka in the first ODI
New Delhi: Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf is once again in the headlines. Despite his impressive performance in the first ODI against Sri Lanka, he revealed the reality of international cricket in a press conference. He said that players are expected to perform like robots, even though they are human and can have bad days.
The Harsh Reality of International Cricket
Haris Rauf bowled brilliantly in the first ODI against Sri Lanka, taking four wickets and leading Pakistan to a 6-run victory. In the post-match press conference, he said, “There are no excuses for us. We are always expected to perform perfectly, but we are humans, not machines.” He explained that facing criticism is difficult for every player, especially when they are blamed for the team’s defeat.
Lessons Learned from the Asia Cup Final
Rauf admitted that his performance against India in the Asia Cup final was extremely poor. He conceded 50 runs in just 3.4 overs. He said, “Sometimes your plans don’t work. Every player has a bad day, but it’s not right to give up.” He said he is constantly working on his mistakes so that such a situation doesn’t arise again in the future.
Emotional Appeal to Fans
When asked about fan criticism, Rauf said, “No player intentionally plays poorly. We try to give 100 percent in every match.” He also said that one bad innings or match can overshadow ten good performances. “There are no excuses for us. People only remember the bad day,” he lamented.
Preparing to Play Test Cricket
Rauf also revealed that he is now ready to play Test cricket. He said, “I want to play Test cricket for Pakistan. But we should be informed in advance so we can prepare for red-ball cricket.” Rauf said that he needs to focus on fitness and preparation to bowl long spells.
Story Highlights
- Haris Rauf took four wickets in the first ODI to give Pakistan victory.
- He was the most expensive bowler in the Asia Cup final against India, conceding 50 runs.
- Amidst criticism, Rauf said, “We are humans, not robots.”
- He expressed his desire to play Test cricket and asked the board for time to prepare.