Haris Rauf shares inspiring cricket journey from street vendor to national hero

Pakistan fast bowler, Haris Rauf, known for his exceptional performance on the cricket field, recently shared an inspiring account of his journey from selling snacks on Sundays to becoming a crucial part of Pakistan's cricket team, in a documentary released by Cricinfo named "The incredible rise of Haris Rauf."

As he gears up for the 2023 World Cup, Rauf reminisced about the struggles that fueled his passion for cricket and motivated him to achieve his dreams.

In the heartfelt interview, Rauf disclosed that financial limitations and the desire to secure his education pushed him towards tape ball cricket, a popular and more accessible form of the sport. 

With his father's limited income, funding education became a challenge, prompting Rauf to take matters into his own hands. 

"The reason I used to play tape ball was to earn money for my education, my father wasn't earning much to be able to pay my fees, I used to sell snacks on sunday to earn more, my mother had a dream that we could get our own house,"  Rauf said in ESPNcricinfo’s documentary.

The 29-year-old fast bowler boasts a record of 28 ODI appearances, during which he has secured an impressive total of 53 wickets. 

Additionally, he has showcased his prowess in 62 T20I matches, notching an impressive tally of 83 wickets.