‘Confident’ Haris Rauf excited to make his debut at home

Pacer Haris Rauf is confident of a strong showing in his debut match for Pakistan, after he was picked in the 15-member Twenty20 International (T20I) squad set to face Bangladesh in the upcoming three-match series in Lahore.

While speaking to reporters in Lahore on Sunday, the 26-year-old said that he was excited to make his debut in front of the home crowd.

“I am not under pressure. I know people are excited about me and expecting a lot. To be honest, it is an honor for me that people are talking about me and I think it will give me confidence,” said Rauf. “It's a home series and I feel proud that I will make my debut at home. Insha'Allah we will try to win the series, my target is to be the best bowler of the series. “

“I will give my 100% and I will try to perform for my country as I have done in the BBL,” he added.

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Rauf is also looking forward to working with Pakistan’s bowling coach Waqar Younis and learn from his experience.

“Waqar Bhai is an experienced guy and a prolific pacer of his time. He is an inspiration for young pacers in the team,” he said. “The way I bowl in the death with reversing yorkers, Waqar bhai used to do that really well. He had control on his reverse so I will try to perfect that when I work with him and I am hopeful I will learn a lot.”

Series schedule:

January 24 – 1st T20I, Lahore

January 25 – 2nd T20I, Lahore

January 27 – 3rd T20I, Lahore