PSL 9: Shahid Afridi opens up on Haris Rauf's lost bowling form

Afridi stressed by recognising Rauf's potential and past contributions to the team's success. - PCBFormer Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has commented on pacer Haris Rauf's lost form, highlighting the necessity for thorough assistance and guidance for him.Speaking on a local news channel, Afridi emphasised the importance of not marginalising Rauf but instead providing him with the support and mentorship he needs to regain his form. "Right now, Haris Rauf seems to be struggling with his bowling, and I'm not quite understanding it. He needs honest help at this moment, the guidance of seniors is necessary because we shouldn't sideline him completely," Afridi said.Afridi stressed by recognising Rauf's potential and past contributions to the team's success. "He has given some fantastic performances for Pakistan. That boy will improve even more when he plays longer-format cricket. When he plays four-day cricket, his bowling will automatically improve, but right now, he needs our support," he further added.Remember, Rauf's form has declined since the World Cup 2023 and has been seemingly struggling in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 9.In the first game against Islamabad United, he conceded 38 runs in three overs while against Quetta Gladiators, he picked a wicket while giving away 47 runs.PSL season nine is in full swing as teams look to bag the elusive trophy.Four matches have already been played in the event with Quetta Gladiators at the top of the table with two wins in as many games.At the end of the remaining matches, the top four teams will qualify for the playoffs of PSL 9. Schedule of remaining PSL 9 MatchesFebruary 20, 2024 Multan Sultans v Islamabad United, Multan Cricket StadiumFebruary 21, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore; Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars, Multan Cricket StadiumFebruary 22, 2024 Quetta Gladiators v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium LahoreFebruary 23, 2024 Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Cricket StadiumFebruary 24, 2024 Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium LahoreFebruary 25, 2024 Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators, Multan Cricket Stadium; Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium LahoreFebruary 26, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium LahoreFebruary 27, 2024 Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium LahoreFebruary 28, 2024 Karachi Kings v Islamabad United, National Bank StadiumFebruary 29, 2024 Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators, National Bank StadiumMarch 2, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket StadiumMarch 3, 2024 Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans, National Bank StadiumMarch 4, 2024 Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi, Pindi Cricket StadiumMarch 5, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket StadiumMarch 6, 2024 Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket StadiumMarch 7, 2024 Islamabad United v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket StadiumMarch 8, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket StadiumMarch 9, 2024 Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank StadiumMarch 10, 2024 Islamabad United v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank StadiumMarch 11, 2024 Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi, National Bank StadiumMarch 12, 2024 Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans, National Bank StadiumMarch 14, 2024 Qualifier (1 v 2), National Bank StadiumMarch 15, 2024 Eliminator 1 (3 v 4), National Bank StadiumMarch 16, 2024 Eliminator 2 (Eliminator Winner v Qualifier Runner-up), National Bank StadiumMarch 18, 2024 Final, National Bank Stadium Haris Rauf Comments Submit مضمون کا ماخذ: اسکریچ کارڈز خریدیں