LEEDS: Pakistan’s right arm sprinter Haris Rauf shared his experience of playing County Cricket in the UK and stated that it would help him in international cricket.
Haris, in an exclusive interview with this reporter here, commented on his involvement in county cricket, stating that he gained valuable experience playing in different conditions that would benefit him in international matches.
“The tour of England was a wonderful experience. County cricket is a bit tough but there is a lot to learn from this,” said Haris.
“It’s a bit challenging to control the ball for the Dukes here in these conditions, but again I’ve learned a lot from this which will definitely help in international cricket,” he said.
Haris further weighed in on the upcoming assignment with the Greenshirts against the West Indies in the scorching weather of Multan, stating that being a professional cricketer, one must be prepared for such challenges.
“Being professional cricketers, we have to be prepared for such challenges. We are playing for our country, so we will give our best on the pitch regardless of the weather”, he concluded.
Shadab, on the other hand, also seconded Haris in his comments on the challenge of playing West Indies in the scorching heat of Multan saying we would have to get used to it.
“There is no fear because of the heat in Multan, it is definitely hot, but you have to get used to it,” Shadab said.
Shadab further commented on his recovery from injury and revealed that he was under a lot of pressure before traveling here while claiming to be fully prepared for the upcoming heat.
“I was a bit under pressure when I got here. I played here after the PSL, my goal was to practice before the series and I am well prepared for it,” said Shadab.
“It was quite a difficult condition but I really enjoyed it. Our focus is on the West Indies series at the moment and we will try to play a good series,” she concluded.
It is pertinent to mention here that Shadab and Haris departed the UK after taking part in the county’s ongoing season. The two cricketers will touch down in Pakistan today to take part in the recently started training camp for the ODI home series against the West Indies.
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