Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf leave the competition in the middle to focus on national duties. The Hundred marks the departure of Afridi and Rauf for national duty, emphasizing their devotion to Pakistan’s cricketing program.
As The Hundred event nears its halfway point, two cricketing stars, Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi,. Bidding farewell to their respective teams to begin national service missions. Both athletes turn to social media to express their gratitude and solidarity in a wave of gratitude and togetherness.
In the middle of their outstanding exploits in The Hundred, Rauf and Afridi each played six matches. Haris Rauf’s fast bowling gain him five wickets at a 24.60 average and a 7.38 economy rate, with his best bowling stats of 3/27. Meanwhile, Shaheen Afridi’s contributions included six wickets, with a best bowling figure of 2/22. His average of 21.00 and economy rate of 7.56 reinforced his prowess on the field.
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Haris Rauf, noted for his explosive pace and wicket-taking abilities, expressed his appreciation in an emotional tweet: “
Following suit, Shaheen Afridi, another well-known cricketer. Also express his appreciation for being a part of The Hundred: “It was a great experience with the Welsh Fire squad. Unfortunately, I have to leave midway but until next time. ” “Best wishes!” Afridi’s post convey a sense of responsibility as well as excitement for what lies ahead.
In addition, Both players will now wear the national colors as they go on their next duties. Pakistan’s cricket squad will play Afghanistan in a three-match One-Day International series from August 22 to August 26. This series acts as a warm-up for the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023, which will be co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
As the cricketing world awaits the upcoming matches and the explosive clash of titans. Players such as Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi continue to enrich the cricket landscape. Their moves from The Hundred to national responsibilities demonstrate their unwavering dedication to representing their country and aiming for excellence on a worldwide platform.
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