Memories of the 2022 T20 World Cup come to mind for the audience when Virat Kohli and Haris Rauf’s names are taken together. India won a historic match that saw Kohli play at the top of his game. Thanks to his double sixes against Rauf in the last over of the game. But when it comes to matches between Kohli and Rauf, the Pakistani pacer remembers some of the early times when he was a net bowler for the Indian squad. Rauf reflected on his early battles with Kohli that occurred on the practice nets before the commencement of the Cricket World Cup. Scroll down to read more details about Haris Rauf Speaks About Early Duels With Virat Kohli.
Haris Rauf Speaks About Early Duels With Virat Kohli
There haven’t been many Kohli vs. Rauf clashes in international cricket since the two nations only compete against one another in multi-team competitions. While Kohli prevailed in the last conflict, Rauf would like to triumph when the two sides face off in the 2019 World Cup. But when it comes to the legendary Indian hitter, Rauf has nothing but appreciation for his abilities.
In the ESPNcricinfo documentary ‘The Incredible Rise of Haris Rauf’, Rauf noted, “I felt like Virat Kohli knew precisely where the ball was going to strike his bat when I was bowling to him for the Indian team as a net bowler. He was focused, and that demonstrated how keen his attention was. Despite being a net bowler, it seemed as though I was playing a match against him even during practice sessions in the nets. I became aware of why he has such a reputation in the game because of his amazing control and energy.”
Rauf also discussed his respect for Dale Steyn, a legendary South African sprinter. Rauf continued, “When I used to watch Dale Steyn, I liked his tendency to display aggressiveness on the pitch following a wicket. He gave me the confidence to play aggressively. He is my idol because of this.”
‘The Incredible Rise Of Haris Rauf’
In a documentary titled “The Incredible Rise of Haris Rauf,” published by Cricinfo, Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf, known for his exceptional performance on the cricket pitch, recently shared an inspiring account of his journey from selling snacks on Sundays to becoming an essential member of Pakistan’s cricket team.
Rauf reflected on the challenges that inspired his love of cricket and drove him to realize his goals as he prepared for the 2023 World Cup.
Rauf revealed in the touching interview that he chose to play tape ball cricket since it is a well-liked and more accessible version of the game due to his budgetary constraints and desire to fund his studies.
