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Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has welcomed the ICC’s proposal to use a single ball in ODIs after the 25-over mark, calling it a “lifeline” for pacers who have long struggled in an increasingly batter-dominated game.
Speaking to a local news channel, Rauf pointed out how the modern white ball hardly ages enough to offer any real help to bowlers.
“When the ball gets older after 25 overs, it helps the bowlers, just like it used to in the past. Now, the ball hardly gets old and everyone thinks of scoring 400-plus runs,” he said.
He believes the move to allow the ball to get genuinely old again could revive reverse swing — something that has been missing from ODIs for a while.
“If ICC is considering using one ball after 25 overs, it is a good move because with an old ball, reverse swing is possible,” Haris Rauf added.
The 31-year-old was candid when it came to addressing the heat Pakistan’s bowlers often face from critics. He reminded everyone that high run-rates and short boundaries aren’t a problem unique to Pakistan — it’s a global trend.
“It feels like only Pakistan’s bowlers concede runs, but fast bowlers all around the world are struggling due to short boundaries and demand for high-scoring games,” he pointed out.
Speaking about his PSL 10 form with Lahore Qalandars, Haris Rauf admitted he hasn’t been at his best. But the pacer isn’t letting a few rough games shake his confidence.
“In T20s, it depends on the day. Sometimes you bowl well but still get hit. I never doubt my skills. If you have one good day, expect two or three bad ones too,” he said.
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