Pakistani fast bowler shares his spiritual experience on Twitter
Pakistan’s cricket fans were delighted to hear that fast bowler Haris Rauf performed Umrah with his wife on Thursday. The player shared a picture of himself in front of the Kaaba on his official Twitter account and expressed his gratitude with the phrase “Alhamdulillah.” Rauf’s followers praised him for his devotion to his faith and his dedication to his team
Babar Azam and Mohammad Abbas join Haris Rauf in performing Umrah
In addition to Haris Rauf, Pakistani cricket captain Babar Azam and test cricketer Mohammad Abbas also performed Umrah during the holy month of Ramadan. The three players joined millions of Muslims from around the world who journey to Makkah each year to perform the pilgrimage. For these cricketers, the spiritual experience of Umrah is just as important as their performance on the field.
Pakistani cricket board rests top players during T20I series
During the recent Afghanistan T20I series, several top Pakistani players, including Haris Rauf, were given time off to rest.
Shadab Khan and young team members gain valuable experience
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) aimed to give younger players the opportunity to gain valuable experience at the international level. The decision paid off, as stand-in skipper Shadab Khan and his team performed well despite losing the series 2-1. Youngsters like Saim Ayub, Ihsanullah, Zaman Khan, and Tayyab Tahir were given a chance to show their skills on the field, and their performance bodes well for the future of Pakistani cricket.