"He Told Me I Will Play For Pakistan In Six Months": Haris Rauf Recalls His First Meeting With Virat Kohli

Haris Rauf of Pakistan bowled to Virat Kohli at the nets in Sydney during India’s 2019 tour of Australia. Rauf, who was a PSL bowler at the time, was playing for an Australian club.
Rauf stated that he had an amazing bond with Kohli, having bowled to him at the India nets during the 2018-19 series when the last Test was held at the SCG.

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Rauf claims that Kohli assured him that “you will be playing for Pakistan in six months” after being impressed with his abilities.”

“And I played for Pakistan in 8-9 months,” Rauf revealed on Geo News’ Hasna Mana Hai.

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He was asked on the show to choose a batsman whose wicket he would prize. “I treasure all my wickets, but if I have to pick one, then it has to be Virat Kohli”.

When a fan questioned Rauf about his instant response to Kohli’s strike at the T20 World Cup, Rauf responded that it “hurt.” “him.

“Of course, it hurt when that went for a six. I didn’t say anything but it hurt me personally. I thought something wrong had happened,” Haris said.

“You can’t hit them again and again”: Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf praised Virat Kohli but added that the latter’s stroke was unusual and that he didn’t anticipate seeing it again.

“Anyone who is familiar with cricket is aware of the type of player he is. I don’t think he can make that shot again as he has already played it. Such shots are exceedingly uncommon, and you can’t keep missing them. He timed it well, and it went for a six,” Haris Rauf remarked.

Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 82 off 53 was so magical that it even stunned Pakistan’s bowler Haris Rauf.

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