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ToggleIceland Cricket, renowned for its witty social media presence, humorously mocked Pakistani tearaway fast bowler Haris Rauf after his contract was terminated. The recent comment by Iceland Cricket on Haris Rauf has gone viral across various social media platforms.
On February 15, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) terminated Haris Rauf’s central contract for opting out of the three-match Test series against Australia. The board also mentioned that the pacer will not be granted an NOC to play in overseas leagues until June 2024.
The 30-year-old initially committed to being part of the series but withdrew at the last minute, leaving Pakistan with an inexperienced bowling attack in away conditions. The Shan Masood-led team suffered a 0-3 series defeat in the red ball series against Australia.
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Haris Raufs Response Was Found Unsatisfactory – PCB
The PCB stated that Haris Rauf’s central contract was terminated after he withdrew from the Test series against Australia without a valid reason. The board mentioned that Rauf was given a chance for a personal hearing, but his explanation was found unsatisfactory.
“The PCB management provided a chance for a personal hearing to Haris in compliance with the principles of natural justice on 30 January, 2024, and his response was found unsatisfactory,” the PCB said.
“Playing for Pakistan is the ultimate honour and privilege for any sportsperson. Refusal to be part of Pakistan’s Test squad in the absence of any medical report or justifiable reason is a material violation of the central contract,” the release further added.
The pace bowler opted to play for the Melbourne Stars in the 13th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL). Rauf’s decision prompted criticism from chief selector Wahab Riaz and the PCB. Riaz stated that the move to withdraw would adversely affect Pakistan cricket.
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Iceland Cricket Brutally Trolls Haris Rauf
Following the news, Iceland Cricket brutally trolled Haris Rauf, stating that this is one way of keeping this bowler’s economy rate down.
“This is one way of keeping this bowler’s economy rate down,” wrote the caption.
This is one way of keeping this bowler’s economy rate down pic.twitter.com/MRyU9DOa3T
— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) February 15, 2024
Haris Rauf Set To Represent Lahore Qalandars In Pakistan Super League
Haris Rauf made his only Test appearance against the England team in Rawalpindi in December 2022, claiming a wicket and conceding 78 runs in his 13 overs. The right-arm pacer’s last international game was a T20 match against New Zealand in Christchurch.
Rauf is anticipated to participate in the forthcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL), representing the Lahore Qalandars. In the previous PSL season, he claimed 17 wickets in 13 matches, helping his team to clinch the trophy with his remarkable bowling performances.
The Rawalpindi-born cricketer represented the national team in one Test, 37 ODIs, and 66 T20Is during his four-year international career. He took one wicket in Tests, 69 in ODIs, and 90 in T20Is. He might be picked for the upcoming T20 World Cup in June this year.
