Haris Rauf

{{Infobox cricketer

| name = Haris Rauf

| image = 1 53 Haris Rauf.jpg

| caption = Rauf in 2022

| country = Pakistan

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| nickname = Mr 150{{cite news|url=https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/3425-haris-rauf-explains-his-nickname-150|title=Haris Rauf explains his nickname '150'|date=10 November 2022|access-date=10 November 2022|work=Geo Super}}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|11|7|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/player/haris-rauf-53048.html |title=Haris Rauf |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=26 August 2020}}

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| height = 5 ft 11 in

| batting = Right-handed

| bowling = Right-arm fast

| role = Bowler

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| internationalspan = 2020–present

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| testdebutdate = 1 December

| testdebutyear = 2022

| testdebutagainst = England

| testcap = 248

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| odidebutdate = 30 October

| odidebutyear = 2020

| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe

| odicap = 225

| lastodidate = 28 November

| lastodiyear = 2024

| lastodiagainst = Zimbabwe

| odishirt = 97

| T20Idebutdate = 24 January

| T20Idebutyear = 2020

| T20Idebutagainst = Bangladesh

| T20Icap = 86

| lastT20Idate = 26 March

| lastT20Iyear = 2025

| lastT20Iagainst = Newzealand

| T20Ishirt = 97

| club1 = Lahore Qalandars

| year1 = {{nowrap|2019–present}}

| clubnumber1 = 150

| club2 = Northern

| year2 = 2019–2023

| clubnumber2 = 97

| club3 = Melbourne Stars

| year3 = {{nowrap|2019/20–present}}

| clubnumber3 = 77

| club4 = Yorkshire

| year4 = 2022

| clubnumber4 = 97

| club5 = Rangpur Riders

| year5 = 2022/23–present

| club6 = San Francisco Unicorns

| year6 = 2023

| club7 = Welsh Fire

| year7 = 2023–present

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| runs1= 12

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| deliveries1 = 78

| wickets1 = 1

| bowl avg1 = 78.00

| fivefor1 = 0

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| best bowling1 = 1/78

| catches/stumpings1 = 0/–

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| matches2 = 40

| runs2 = 68

| bat avg2 = 8.50

| 100s/50s2 = 0/0

| top score2 = 35

| deliveries2 = 1,979

| wickets2 = 79

| bowl avg2 = 24.58

| fivefor2 = 1

| tenfor2 = 0

| best bowling2 = 5/18

| catches/stumpings2 = 10/–

| column3 = T20I

| matches3 = 74

| runs3 = 80

| bat avg3 = 6.66

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| top score3 = 13*

| deliveries3 = 1,480

| wickets3 = 107

| bowl avg3 = 20.36

| fivefor3 = 0

| tenfor3 = 0

| best bowling3 = 4/18

| catches/stumpings3 = 18/–

| column4 = T20

| matches4 = 190

| runs4 = 245

| bat avg4 = 7.00

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| top score4 = 19

| deliveries4 = 4,133

| wickets4 = 254

| bowl avg4 = 22.46

| fivefor4 = 1

| tenfor4 = 0

| best bowling4 = 5/27

| catches/stumpings4 = 54/0

| date = 5 June

| year = 2024

| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1161606.html Cricinfo

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Haris Rauf{{efn|Pashto: حارث رؤف, ISO: Hāris Raūf}} ({{IPA|ur|ɦaːɾɪs ɾəuːf|pron}}; born 7 November 1993) is a Pakistani international cricketer who plays as a right-arm fast bowler for the Pakistani national team. He also plays for Lahore Qalandar in the Pakistan Super League and Northern in first class cricket.

He made his international debut for the Pakistan cricket team in January 2020 against Bangladesh.{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1161606.html |title=Haris Rauf |access-date=14 February 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}{{cite web |url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/213917-rising-from-the-ashes-haris-rauf |title=Rising from the ashes — Haris Rauf |access-date=14 February 2019 |work=Geo TV}} He made his Twenty20 debut for the Lahore Qalandars in the 2018 Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy on 5 October 2018.{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1161574.html |title=Group A, Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy at Abu Dhabi, Oct 5 2018 |access-date=14 February 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}} In November 2018, he was selected by the Lahore Qalandars in the players' draft for the 2019 Pakistan Super League tournament. He made his Test debut against England in December 2022.{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1330871.html |title=Pakistan v England at Rawalpindi, Dec 1-5 2022 |access-date=1 December 2022 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}

Early life and family

Haris Rauf was born on 7 November 1993 in Rawalpindi, Punjab to a working class family originating from Sharkool village in the Mansehra, Hazara region. Rauf belongs to the Swati tribe of Pashtuns from Mansehra but was brought up in Rawalpindi.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-30 |title=Haris Rauf Biography, Height, Age, Net Worth, Family & More - Unspoken Bio |url=https://unspokenbio.com/haris-rauf-biography/ |access-date=2023-10-24 |language=en-US}} His father was a welder who was employed by the Public Works Department.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/a-superstar-pakistan-deserves-the-rise-and-rise-of-haris-rauf-1288705|title='A superstar Pakistan deserves': The rise and rise of Haris Rauf|website=ESPNcricinfo}} Although he grew up near the Diamond Cricket Club in Islamabad, he never formally joined the club.

Haris attended the Islamabad Model College for Boys I-8/3.{{Cite web|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/local-sports/rauf-on-track-to-become-another-pindi-express|title=Rauf on track to become another 'Pindi Express'|first=Liaqat|last=Ali|website=Khaleej Times}} At college, he was more inclined towards football than cricket, helping his school win the football trophy and being recognized as the player of the tournament. For further education, he enrolled in the International Islamic University, Islamabad, for an IT program. Before dedicating himself entirely to cricket, he worked in a mobile shop and supplemented his income by playing tape-ball cricket, affiliating with teams that offered compensation.

On 23 December 2022, Rauf married his classmate Muzna Masood Malik in a traditional nikkah ceremony in Islamabad.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-24 |title=Congratulations pour in for Haris Rauf on marriage with Muzna Masood |url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/24-Dec-2022/inside-the-nikkah-haris-rauf-marries-muzna-masood-malik |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=Daily Pakistan Global |language=en}}

Early career

Rauf started playing with hard ball at the age of 23. He joined the cricket team of International Islamic University, Islamabad, and when its coach asked him to attend the Lahore Qalandars trials to be held in Gujranwala in September 2017, he was initially reluctant. However, he agreed and was spotted by the Qalandars' head coach Aaqib Javed. Soon, he was given a contract by Lahore Qalandars as they acknowledged his potential and aimed to nurture his skills. Standing at 5'11" and weighing 71kg, he began a dedicated fitness journey with Aaqib, who provided him with a structured training and diet plan. To aid his growth, Rauf played for the Hawkesbury Cricket Club in Australia. He made his T20 debut with the Qalandars against the Hobart Hurricanes in 2018.

Domestic career

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In 2018, Rauf was selected for Lahore Qalandars for the 2018 Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy, which also marked his domestic career debut.

In March 2019, Rauf was named in Baluchistan's squad for the 2019 Pakistan Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/federal-areas-aim-to-complete-hat-trick-of-pakistan-cup-titles.html |title=Federal Areas aim to complete hat-trick of Pakistan Cup titles |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |date=10 January 2014 |access-date=25 March 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/447913-pakistan-cup-one-day-cricket-from-april-2 |title=Pakistan Cup one-day cricket from April 2 |access-date=25 March 2019 |work=The International News}} He made his List A debut for Baluchistan in the 2019 Pakistan Cup on 2 April 2019.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1178878.html |title=1st Match (D/N), Pakistan Cup at Rawalpindi, Apr 2 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=2 April 2019}} In September 2019, he was named in Northern's squad for the 2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pcb-announces-squads-for-2019-20-domestic-season.html |title=PCB announces squads for 2019-20 domestic season |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |date=10 January 2014 |access-date=4 September 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27527401/sarfaraz-ahmed-babar-azam-take-charge-pakistan-domestic-sides |title=Sarfaraz Ahmed and Babar Azam to take charge of Pakistan domestic sides |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=4 September 2019}} He made his first-class debut for Northern in the 2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy on 28 September 2019.{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1199402.html |title=8th Match, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy at Rawalpindi, Sep 28 - Oct 1 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=29 September 2019}} In October 2019, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) named him as one of the six players to watch ahead of the 2019–20 National T20 Cup tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/players-to-watch-out-for-in-the-national-t20-cup.html |title= Players to watch-out for in the National T20 Cup |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |date= 10 January 2014 |access-date=12 October 2019}}

In December 2019, after originally only being in Australia to play for the Glenorchy Magpies in Tasmanian Grade Cricket, he joined the Melbourne Stars for 2019-20 Big Bash League season as a replacement for Dale Steyn who was injured.{{cite web|title=Melbourne Stars sign Haris Rauf for Big Bash League|url=https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2019/12/melbourne-stars-sign-haris-rauf-for-big-bash-league|work=Samaa News|access-date=25 December 2019}} He took a five-wicket haul in his second match against the Hobart Hurricanes.{{cite web|title=Haris Rauf claims five-for against Hobart Hurricanes League|url=https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2019/12/haris-rauf-claims-five-for-against-hobart-hurricanes/amp/|work=Samaa News|access-date=25 December 2019}} On 8 January 2020, he took a hat-trick against the Sydney Thunder,{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/28444906/how-rashid-khan-haris-rauf-got-their-hat-tricks |title=How Rashid Khan and Haris Rauf got their hat-tricks |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=8 January 2020}} becoming the first Pakistani and first Melbourne Stars bowler to do so in the BBL, with one delivery bowled at 151.3 km/h.{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/595532-haris-rauf-becomes-first-pakistani-to-grab-hat-trick-in-bbl |title=Haris Rauf becomes first Pakistani player to grab a hat-trick in BBL |work=The News |access-date=9 January 2020}} On 16 February 2019, he took 4 for 23 and help Lahore Qalandars to win against Karachi Kings.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1168824/karachi-kings-vs-lahore-qalandars-5th-match-psl|title=Haris Rauf's 4 for 23 helps Lahore Qalandars defend 138|date=15 February 2019|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=17 February 2019}}

In December 2021, Rauf was signed by Yorkshire County Cricket Club to play in the 2022 cricket season in England.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/yorkshire-agree-lahore-qalandars-partnership-in-bid-to-reduce-barriers-to-entry-1293964 |title=Yorkshire agree Lahore Qalandars partnership in bid to 'reduce barriers to entry' |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=21 December 2021}}

International career

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In January 2020, Rauf was named in Pakistan's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for their series against Bangladesh.{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-squad-for-bangladesh-t20is-named.html |title=Pakistan squad for Bangladesh T20Is named |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |date=10 January 2014 |access-date=16 January 2020}} He made his T20I debut for Pakistan, against Bangladesh, on 24 January 2020.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1213058.html |title=1st T20I, Bangladesh tour of Pakistan at Lahore, Jan 24 2020 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=24 January 2020}}

In May 2020, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) awarded him with a central contract, in a newly created Emerging Players' category, ahead of the 2020–21 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29168752/hasan-ali,-wahab-raiz,-mohammad-amir-lose-pcb-central-contracts |title=Naseem Shah earns PCB central contract; Hasan Ali, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir left out |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=13 May 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/naseem-shah-named-in-men-s-central-contract-list-for-2020-21-.html |title=Naseem Shah named in men's central contract list for 2020-21 |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |date=10 January 2014 |access-date=13 May 2020}} In June 2020, he was named in a 29-man squad for Pakistan's tour to England during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29300707/haider-ali-new-face-pakistan-name-29-man-touring-party-england |title=Haider Ali the new face as Pakistan name 29-man touring party for England |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=12 June 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/haider-ali-named-in-29-player-squad-for-england-tour.html |title= Haider Ali named in 29-player squad for England tour |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |date= 10 January 2014 |access-date=12 June 2020}} However, on 22 June 2020, Rauf was one of three players from Pakistan's squad to test positive for COVID-19.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29347984/shadab-khan,-haris-rauf,-haider-ali-test-positive-covid-19. |title=Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, Haider Ali test positive for Covid-19 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=22 June 2020}} Although he had shown no previous symptoms of the virus,{{cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/sport/cricket/three-pakistan-players-test-positive-for-coronavirus-ahead-of-england-tour-1.1037599 |title=Three Pakistan players test positive for coronavirus ahead of England tour |work=The National |access-date=22 June 2020}} he was advised to go into a period of self-isolation.{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/update-on-players-covid-19-tests.html |title=Update on players' Covid-19 tests |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |date=10 January 2014 |access-date=22 June 2020}} Rauf was eventually replaced in Pakistan's squad by Mohammad Amir, after he had provided five positive tests out of six for COVID-19 in the last month.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29528329/mohammad-amir-cleared-join-pakistan-squad-england-two-negative-covid-19-results |title=Mohammad Amir cleared to join Pakistan squad in England after two negative Covid-19 results |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=24 July 2020}} On 30 July 2020, the PCB confirmed that Rauf had returned two consecutive negative tests,{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/update-on-mohammad-amir-and-haris-rauf.html |title=Update on Mohammad Amir and Haris Rauf |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |date=10 January 2014 |access-date=30 July 2020}} and was therefore eligible to fly to England to join the Pakistan squad.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29562473/haris-rauf-tests-negative-covid-19,-set-fly-england |title=Haris Rauf finally tests negative for Covid-19, set to fly to England |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=30 July 2020}}

On 29 October 2020, Rauf was named in Pakistan's One Day International (ODI) squad for the first match against Zimbabwe.{{cite web|url=https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/6945-pak-vs-zim-haider-ali-abdullah-shafiq-cut-from-squad-for-1st-odi |title=Haider Ali, Abdullah Shafiq cut from squad for Friday's 1st ODI against Zimbabwe |work=Geo Super |access-date=29 October 2020}} He made his ODI debut for Pakistan, against Zimbabwe, on 30 October 2020.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1233461.html |title=1st ODI, Rawalpindi, Oct 30 2020, Zimbabwe tour of Pakistan |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=30 October 2020}} In November 2020, he was named in Pakistan's 35-man squad for their tour to New Zealand.{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-name-35-player-squad-for-new-zealand.html |title=Pakistan name 35-player squad for New Zealand |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |date=10 January 2014 |access-date=11 November 2020}} In January 2021, he was named in Pakistan's Test squad for their series against South Africa.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-vs-south-africa-test-series-shan-masood-mohammad-abbas-haris-sohail-dropped-1247941 |title=Shan Masood, Mohammad Abbas, Haris Sohail dropped from Pakistan Test squad |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=15 January 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/nine-uncapped-players-in-20-member-side-for-south-africa-tests.html |title=Nine uncapped players in 20-member side for South Africa Tests |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |date=10 January 2014 |access-date=15 January 2021}} In March 2021, he was again named in Pakistan's Test squad, this time for their series against Zimbabwe.{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-squads-for-south-africa-and-zimbabwe-announced.html |title=Pakistan squads for South Africa and Zimbabwe announced |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |date=10 January 2014 |access-date=12 March 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sharjeel-khan-returns-to-pakistan-t20i-side-for-tour-of-south-africa-and-zimbabwe-1254602 |title=Sharjeel Khan returns to Pakistan T20I side for tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=12 March 2021}} In June 2021, he was also named in Pakistan's Test squad for the series against the West Indies.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-mohammad-abbas-and-naseem-shah-back-in-test-squad-1265094 |title=Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah return to Pakistan Test squad |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=4 June 2021}}

In September 2021, Rauf was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asif-ali-khusdil-shah-included-in-pakistan-t20-wc-squad-sharjeel-khan-left-out-1276467| title=Sharjeel Khan dropped from T20 World Cup squad; Asif Ali, Khushdil Shah make 15-man cut |work= ESPN Cricnfo |access-date= 6 September 2021}} He took a four-for against New Zealand to the win man-of-the-match for Pakistan in their second game of the tournament.{{Cite web|date=26 October 2021|title=Haris Rauf takes four-for as Pakistan beat New Zealand by five wickets|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/haris-rauf-s-4-22-sets-up-pakistan-s-five-wicket-win-over-nz-101635270989618.html|access-date=27 October 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}

In February 2022, Rauf was named in Pakistan's Test squad for their series against Australia.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pak-vs-aus-2022-pakistan-call-up-haris-rauf-for-tests-against-australia-shan-masood-recalled-1300354 |title=Pakistan call up Haris Rauf for Tests against Australia; Shan Masood recalled |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=9 February 2022}} In August 2022, Rauf was named in Pakistan's squad for Asia cup.

In October 2022, Rauf was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.{{Cite web |title=All the squads for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 |url=https://www.t20worldcup.com/news/2773147 |access-date=2023-04-20 |website=www.t20worldcup.com |language=en}}

On 22 August 2023, Rauf took his first international five-wicket haul, taking 5/18 against Afghanistan.https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/afghanistan-v-pakistan-2023-1392508/afghanistan-vs-pakistan-1st-odi-1390344/live-cricket-score pakvsafg1stodi5wicketshaul

In May 2024, he was named in Pakistan’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.{{Cite web |title=Pakistan Squad for ICC Men's T20I World Cup 2024 |url=https://www.scorewaves.com/news-details/pakistan-squad-for-t20-world-cup |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=ScoreWaves |language=en}}