Karachi: Fast bowler Haris Rauf will not be part of Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, sources have confirmed. The decision has sparked discussions among fans and cricket analysts ahead of the major tournament.
According to insiders, national team coach Mike Hesson has decided against including Haris Rauf in the squad following the Asia Cup final. Since that tournament, Rauf has not represented Pakistan in any T20 international matches. Sources suggest that the decision is based on team strategy and selection preferences set by the coaching staff.
Haris Rauf is currently playing in Australia’s Big Bash League, where he has been participating in matches as part of his franchise commitments. His absence from the national T20 squad marks a notable exclusion, given his previous performances in international T20 competitions.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to announce the final squad officially in the coming days, while analysts continue to debate the implications of Rauf’s exclusion on the team’s pace attack and overall balance.
Fans have expressed mixed reactions on social media, with some disappointed at the fast bowler’s omission and others trusting the coaching staff’s tactical decisions. The focus now remains on the players selected to represent Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, as the team prepares for its campaign in the prestigious tournament.
