Haris Rauf, fast bowler of Lahore Qalandars, has defended bowlers facing criticism in high-scoring matches, saying a single poor performance should not define a player\u2019s career.<\/p>\n
Speaking to local TV channel, Rauf said that public reaction often becomes harsh after one bad game, with people quick to declare players \u201cfinished.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone has their own opinion, but we believe in ourselves and play accordingly,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
Highlighting modern cricket conditions, Rauf said that high-scoring games have become common due to batting-friendly pitches and shorter boundaries. \u201cWhen matches are high-scoring, bowlers from both sides are bound to concede runs,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
He noted that even if one or two bowlers manage to contain runs, others are likely to be expensive given the current conditions. \u201cIf a team concedes 15 to 20 runs below par, it means the bowlers have actually done well,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
The pacer emphasised the importance of variety in bowling in contemporary cricket, adding that he is working on improving his skills, particularly in death overs. \u201cIt\u2019s still the early stage of the league, and I am focused on refining my death bowling and identifying areas for improvement,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Rauf also said he takes criticism positively, viewing it as a sign of high expectations from fans. \u201cIf people are criticising you, it means they expect a lot from you. When you don\u2019t meet those expectations, they react,\u201d he said, adding that emotional reactions from fans are understandable.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on his journey with Lahore Qalandars, Rauf termed it a privilege to represent the same franchise consistently. \u201cThis is my eighth season with Lahore Qalandars. The team has shown faith in me, and I continue striving to improve,\u201d he said, adding that the presence of experienced players helps younger cricketers settle and learn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Haris Rauf, fast bowler of Lahore Qalandars, has defended bowlers facing criticism in high-scoring matches, saying a single poor performance should not define a player\u2019s career. Speaking to local TV channel, Rauf said that public reaction often becomes harsh after one bad game, with people quick to declare players \u201cfinished.\u201d \u201cEveryone has their own opinion, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":72812,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,136],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[213],"class_list":{"0":"post-73386","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-latest","8":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n