Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf said his energies have revived after rest and he is ready to hit the field again in the upcoming limited-over series against New Zealand.
The 29-year-old paceman who was rested for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan recently said that he was feeling physically fresh and motivated for the home series.
“I got to rest after a long time so it will help me when I get back on the field. I’m physically fresh now and my energy level is better than before,” Rauf told Geo News.
He said that with the World Cup closing in, the Men in Green will try to claim the series as it was important to help them prepare for the mega event.
“We are not thinking about the fact that the New Zealand team doesn’t have renowned players. They still have players with international experience in their squad.”
He was also satisfied to see that Pakistan have adequate resources in the fast bowling department.
“The competition is increasing for fast bowlers and it’s good that we have a backup in this department,” he said. “Ihsanullah is also a good addition to our squad.”
“The cricketing world speaks very highly of Pakistani bowlers,” he added.
T20I: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Ihsanullah, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood and Zaman Khan
ODI: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haris Sohail, Ihsanullah, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood and Usama Mir. Reserves: Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed and Tayyab Tahir
14 Apr — 1st T20I, Lahore
15 Apr — 2nd T20I, Lahore
17 Apr — 3rd T20I, Lahore
20 Apr — 4th T20I, Rawalpindi
24 Apr — 5th T20I, Rawalpindi
27 Apr — 1st ODI, Rawalpindi
29 Apr — 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi
3 May — 3rd ODI, Karachi
5 May — 4th ODI, Karachi
7 May — 5th ODI, Karachi
Jaiswal initially refuses to leave crease, prompting sections of crowd to chant, "Cheater! Cheater!"
Former Pakistan skipper scored 738 runs in 24 matches at average of 33.54 with help of six half-centuries
South Africa qualify for ICC World Test Championship final after grabbing victory over Pakistan
Mohammad Abbas removes two Proteas batters as Khurram Shahzad dismisses one ahead of stumps
Besides Ayub, Kamindu Mendis, Shamar Joseph and Gus Atkinson also made it to nomination list
Portuguese football legend calls Real Madrid star's missed Ballon d'Or win "unfair"
