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“Really Poor Management”: Lahore Qalandars’ Owner Slams PCB For Terminating Haris Rauf’s Central Contract

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File image of Haris Rauf© Twitter Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Lahore Qalandars’ owner, Sameen Rana lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board for announcing the termination of pacer Haris Rauf‘s contract, just two days before the T20 tournament. PCB terminated the central contract of Haris Rauf in a disciplinary action for pulling out of the Test series in Australia. Rauf is currently ruled out of the ongoing PSL after he dislocated his shoulder during a match. As per the medical staff, the star pacer will at least take a month’s time to recover from the injury. Rana stated that the timing was PCB’s announcement was not good as it left a deep effect on the psychology of Rauf. “The timing of that announcement was wholly unnecessary. There was no Pakistan series coming up, or any emergency situation that necessitated the announcement two days before the PSL. Whatever the logic was, the timing was really bad. It was a huge blow psychologically for him, because his whole life’s main aim is playing for Pakistan,” Rana told ESPNCricinfo. …

Haris Rauf Ruled Out Of PSL Due To Shoulder Injury

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File image of Haris Rauf© Twitter Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been ruled out for the remainder of the Pakistan Super League with a disclosed shoulder. The 30-year-old, who plays for Lahore Qalandars in PSL, had hurt his shoulder while fielding against Karachi Kings on Friday night and went off the field. He will need four to six weeks to regain fitness. “MRI scans and other tests have shown he has a disclosed shoulder which will take time to heal so he is out of the PSL,” the Lahore Qalandars spokesperson said. It is a big blow to the Lahore side which despite being defending champions have now lost all four of their games. They lost to Karachi Kings in the final over by two wickets on Saturday. Haris, who recently had his central contract terminated by the Pakistan Cricket Board on disciplinary grounds, is expected to take time to recover from his shoulder injury. Pakistan’s first international assignment after the PSL is a home T20 series against New Zealand in April. …

Pakistan Cricket Board terminates Haris Rauf’s central contract. Find out why | Cricket News

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday terminated the central contract of pacer Haris Rauf as a penalty for pulling out of the recent Test series in Australia. The board also announced that Rauf will not be granted a ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) to play in any foreign league up to June 30 of this year. “Fast bowler Haris Rauf has been penalised by Pakistan Cricket Board, following a probe into his refusal to join Pakistan’s Test squad for the tour of Australia 2023-24. After a thorough hearing process conducted by a PCB committee and taking into consideration the views of all stakeholders involved in the matter, Haris’ central contract has been terminated from December 1, 2023 and no NOC (No objection certificate) to play any foreign league will be granted up to June 30, 2024,” the PCB said in a statement. PCB penalises fast bowler by terminating central contract 👀 More ⬇️ — ICC (@ICC) February 15, 2024 The board also said that they had given the player a chance for a personal hearing …

Pakistan Cricket Board Terminates Star’s Central Contract For Pulling Out Of Australia Tests

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday terminated the central contract of fast bowler Haris Rauf in a disciplinary action for pulling out of the recent Test series in Australia. The PCB also announced that Haris will not be granted No Objection Certificate (NOC) to play in any foreign league up to June 30, 2024. “Fast bowler Haris Rauf has been penalised by Pakistan Cricket Board, following a probe into his refusal to join Pakistan’s Test squad for the tour of Australia 2023-24,” the PCB said in a statement. “After a thorough hearing process conducted by a PCB committee and taking into consideration the views of all stakeholders involved in the matter, Haris’ central contract has been terminated from December 1, 2023 and no NOC (No objection certificate) to play any foreign league will be granted up to June 30, 2024.” The PCB said its management provided Haris a chance for a personal hearing in compliance with the principles of natural justice on January 30 and his response was found unsatisfactory. “Refusal to …

Nikhil Chaudhary’s road to BBL stardom: From Mexican restaurant, to Australia Post, to hitting Haris Rauf for six | Cricket News

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From hitting Haris Rauf for a six over backward point to speaking Hindi with Brett Lee, and his thigh-five celebration after taking wickets; it has been an incredible eight weeks for Nikhil Chaudhary. The 27-year-old became only the second Indian cricketer after Unmukt Chand to play in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) and ended up being one of the x-factors for Hobart Hurricanes in his debut season. Chaudhary played nine games for the Hurricanes and smashed 154 runs in six innings at 142.59, including a fifty, and picked up five wickets with his leg-spin. “It’s unreal to be honest. When I first got signed, I didn’t know whether I will get a game or not. I was just happy to be here. I was lucky that I got a game and performed well. We were 47/5. I scored a 31-ball 40. The team management had shown the faith in me and I started playing and went from strength to strength,” he says. Chaudhary caught everyone’s attention against Glenn Maxwell’s Melbourne Stars, when he hit 32 …

27 Runs In An Over: New Zealand Star Destroys Pakistan’s Haris Rauf, Smashes T20I Record

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Finn Allen also equalled the world record of 16 sixes in an innings.© AFP New Zealand opener Finn Allen smashed a record-breaking 137 off 62 deliveries as New Zealand set Pakistan a 225-run target in the third T20I against Pakistan in Dunedin on Wednesday. In the process, Allen went past Brendon McCullum as the player with the highest score by a New Zealander in the shortest format of the game. Not only that, he also also equalled the world record of 16 sixes in an innings held by Afghanistan’s Hazratullah Zazai. He hit Pakistan star Haris Rauf for 27 in an over. Take a bow, Finn Allen #NZvPAK #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/fba4kO6P8d — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) January 17, 2024 Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and again elected to bowl first in the third Twenty20 international against New Zealand. A Blackcaps win will seal the five-match series for the hosts, who comfortably won the first two games by 46 and 21 runs respectively. Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, who won the toss for the first …

Finn Allen hammers 16 sixes vs Pakistan, equals world record in historical knock | Cricket

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Finn Allen was a man on a mission on Wednesday. That was to hit sixes, no matter what. And boy did he succeed in his endeavour. The New Zealand opener equalled the world record for most sixes in T20Is in a breathtaking display of power-hitting that made the high-quality Pakistan bowling attack appear like a club team in the third T20I in Dunedin. The 16 sixes that Allen clobbered put him at par with Afghanistan opener Hazratullah Zazai, who had done the same against Ireland in Dehradun four years ago. New Zealand’s Finn Allen plays a shot while being watched by Pakistan’s wicketkeeper Azam Khan (L)(AFP) Allen broke multiple records to take New Zealand to 224/7 after 20 overs. His 137 off 62 balls is now the highest individual score by a New Zealand batter in this format. The previous best was 123 set by Brendon McCullum. This was also the first instance when a New Zealand batter smashed more than 10 sixes in a T20I knock. Previously Corey Anderson and Colin Munro had hit …

“Haris Rauf Should Be Part Of Test Side”: Shahid Afridi On Pacer Opting For BBL Over Pakistan Duty

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Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi believes star pacer Haris Rauf should have been part of the Test squad in Australia rather than the Big Bash League (BBL). Rauf withdrew from the series before the team was announced, citing a desire to control his workload and safeguard his body. He played four games for the Melbourne Stars in Big Bash League during Pakistan’s ongoing Test series against Australia. Given his speed, the former cricketer believes the bowler would have done admirably in the circumstances. Afridi further suggested that Rauf would have enjoyed himself on the pitches constructed by Australia in Perth and Melbourne. “I think Haris [Rauf] should be part of this side instead rather than [the BBL]. In these conditions, the kind of pace he has, he would have performed well and enjoyed himself on the kinds of pitches Australia prepared in Perth and here,” Afridi said while speaking to media at the MCG as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. Even by Perth standards, the ground at Optus Stadium for the opening Test was active, with fast …

“Everyone Was Slightly Surprised”: Mitchell Starc On Pakistan’s Lack Of Pace In 1st Test Against Australia

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Australia’s experienced left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc was “surprised” to see Pakistan’s lack of pace in the first Test which was one of the most talked about points. Pakistan are quite restricted in terms of putting up a quality pace bowling line-up with Naseem Shah nursing an injury and Haris Rauf opting out of the Test series. Without experience, the majority of the burden fell on Shan Masood’s deputy Shaheen Shah Afridi, but even he struggled to generate pace. “I think everyone was slightly surprised at the lower pace of the Pakistan bowlers, when you’re generally used to some guys getting in the 150s [kph]. I don’t think that pace is the be all and end all but it certainly plays a part and can help,” Starc said, speaking to media as quoted from ESPNcricinfo. During the first Test, Afridi averaged around 130 kmph and saw a drop to a high 120 kmph in the second innings. Khurram Shahzad bowled at a usual medium pace, while, Ameer Jamal on a rare occasion touched the 140 mark. …

“More Money For Playing Only 4 Overs”: Wasim Akram’s Dig At Young Pakistan Pacers

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File image of Wasim Akram© AFP Pakistan miserably failed in the recently concluded ODI series against New Zealand at home, where the visitors claimed the victory by 2-1. Earlier, the Babar Azam-led side also got whitewashed in the three-match Test series against England. Several questions were raised on Pakistan’s pitches as many experts termed them non-friendly for pacers. As Pakistan pacers like Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf failed to make an impact with the ball, the opposition pacers like Ollie Robinson, Tim Southee, and James Anderson always dominated the hosts. Pakistan cricketing legend Wasim Akram blamed the T20I and domestic cricket and stated that the players should start focusing on the longer formats in order to improve their performance. “If you get more money for playing only four overs, then this will be an easy decision. Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Wasim Jr. should play first-class cricket. Apart from PSL, they must play 1-2 leagues in a year, but also in long format matches. Pay attention; if we had time, we would have played 4-day matches,” Akram …