Overview
- The Pakistan Cricket Board finalized a 15-player T20 World Cup squad this week, selecting Babar Azam and omitting Haris Rauf and Mohammad Rizwan.
- Rauf said he was disappointed by the decision but insisted his career will continue as he focuses on improving his bowling.
- He drew a line between constructive criticism and disrespect, noting that national players feel defeats as keenly as supporters.
- Positioning himself as a wicket-taking option, Rauf called death-overs bowling the toughest assignment in modern T20 cricket.
- He highlighted consistent Big Bash performances with the Melbourne Stars and credited Australian guidance, while reports linking his exclusion to the Asia Cup final and coach Mike Hesson’s view remain unconfirmed.