Haris Rauf, the pacer for Pakistan, thinks that his three-month absence due to a dislocated shoulder may have been a “blessing in disguise” as he prepares for the Twenty20 World Cup.
The 30-year-old fast bowler gave an encouraging return to competitive cricket on Saturday, taking 2-34 against T20 world champions England in the second match of Pakistan’s warm-up series in Birmingham.
In front of the third Twenty20 encounter on Monday in Cardiff, he said at a pre-match news conference, “I was injured the last few months but if you believe in yourself, then the layoff can be a blessing in disguise.”
“because you have time to recuperate and review your strategies. It was nice to be back playing cricket. Playing for your nation brings with it.
Regarding the psychological and physical toll that recovering from an injury takes on a fast bowler, Rauf remarked, “It’s hard.” Maintaining that pace and precision once you’ve recovered from your rehab is a struggle. However, things are made easier if you have confidence in yourself. I had a lot of time to reflect on my game and improve myself when I wasn’t on the team or recovering.
