Prior to the Australian tour, Mohammad Hafeez, the team director of the Pakistan cricket team, criticized Haris Rauf’s decision to withdraw from the Test series in Australia. Addressing the media before the tour, Hafeez provided insights into Rauf’s initial hesitation and subsequent change of heart.
A report by a local media outlet claimed that Rauf was disheartened by the criticism and even contemplated international retirement at one point. However, after consulting with friends, he reversed his decision and refocused on his cricketing career.
