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Due to unjustified criticism for choosing not to play in the Test series in Australia, fast bowler Haris Rauf had considered quitting from international cricket, Rauf's decision to skip the Test series was frequently criticized by Team Director Mohammad Hafeez and Chief Selector Wahab Riaz. Rauf was devastated by the criticism and considered quitting the international game for a while, but he changed his mind and concentrated on his cricket career after consulting with friends.
Acknowledging Rauf's remarkable Pace, former director Mickey Arthur actively encouraged him to join the Australia tour for the 2023 World Cup. Arthur emphasized Rauf's value as a crucial asset and stated that he was eager to watch him play in Test matches against Australia.
Arthur tried his hardest, but Rauf would never accept the ideas, pointing to his lack of experience playing first-class cricket and his worries about getting hurt.
The 30-year-old fast bowler had expressed his concerns to the team management regarding his condition throughout the World Cup.
Rauf had doubts about his level of fitness at the moment, anticipating challenges in Test matches and emphasizing the need for careful deliberation. Rauf had doubts about his level of fitness at the moment, anticipating challenges in Test matches and emphasizing the need for careful deliberation.
Recall that Wahab Riaz had stated that the management intended to bowl Rauf ten overs per day, therefore his fitness was not a worry.
"Haris Rauf changed his mind last night and did not want to be a part of this Australia Test series. We spoke to him about this tour two days ago, and he gave his consent to playing Tests for Pakistan,"Riaz remarked while declaring Test squad for series on November 20, 2023.
We reassured him that we would support him and accept any potential setbacks. Our physiotherapist stated that he is tired but that we could have managed him effectively. Nevertheless, he withdrew and will not be able to play this tour, which could potentially harm Pakistani cricket. He Added.
After making his debut against England in Rawalpindi last year, Rauf has only been in one Test match for Pakistan in his career.