‘Jyada Sapne nahi dekhte’ – Fans react as Haris Rauf wishes to be ‘Player of the Tournament’ for ongoing Asia Cup

The Men in Green are enjoying a terrific journey in the Asia Cup 2023 as they registered a 7-wicket win against Bangladesh on September 6 at Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore. Notably, the Pakistan team bundled out Shakib-al-Hasan’s side for 193 runs after they opted to bat first. Pakistan star pacer Haris Rauf recorded a four-wicket haul against Bangladesh, which helped their side register an impressive victory in the opening game of the Super Fours of the Asia Cup 2023.

Meanwhile, after scalping four wickets, Pakistan star cricketer Haris Rauf admitted the crowd expected the home team to perform well. In addition, the right-arm pacer shares that he had played a lot of cricket in Lahore, including the PSL, which helped him know the conditions to grab the wickets. “It was hot out there, but I’ve played a lot of cricket here. I play PSL for Lahore, the crowd always expects us to perform here,” Haris Rauf said during post match presentation.

I want to be the Player of the Series in this Asia Cup: Haris Rauf

The 29-year-old cricketer also shared that the bowling unit always sets up some plans ahead of the game. In addition, the great seamer reveals his plan to bowl from stumps to stumps against Bangladesh. Meanwhile, the Rawalpindi-born cricketer expects to be the player of the tournament at the Asia Cup 2023.

“Before any game, we do plan as a bowling unit. We talk about bowling to different plans based on the game phase. Hard length was tough to play here, and the plan was to keep bowling stump to stump. Didn’t need to go to the Yorker today. I keep working hard and I have high goals for myself, I want to be the Player of the Series in this Asia Cup, let’s see how the tournament proceeds,” he added further.

Meanwhile, Babar Azam and Co. will face the Men in Blue in their next match of the Asia Cup 2023 on September 10 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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