The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that it will not take any action against fast bowler Haris Rauf for his decision to pull out from the upcoming three-match Test series against Australia.
PCB Director Media, Aalia Rasheed, in an interview, confirmed that Haris Rauf will be considered for the upcoming limited overs series against New Zealand.
According to Rasheed, PCB’s newly-appointed Team Director, Mohammad Hafeez, and Chief Selector Wahab Riaz advocate for comprehensive player development, expressing the importance of players being ready for all formats.
“The decision to encourage Haris to play Test matches stems from the belief that players should strive to progress in every aspect of the game, rather than limiting themselves to specific formats,” Rasheed said.
“Players must be ready to represent the national team in all formats, as they are centrally contracted with the board,” she added.
Meanwhile, Shahid Afridi has voiced his discontent with Haris Rauf’s decision to miss the Australia series.
“Haris Rauf wasted the opportunity and he should have travelled to Australia with the Pakistan team. Strangely, the player is refusing to be added to the squad despite requests from the Director of Cricket and Chief Selector,” said Afridi.
