Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for November 2024, surpassing India's Jasprit Bumrah and South Africa's Marco Jansen to claim the prestigious recognition.
Rauf’s exceptional form across formats played a pivotal role in Pakistan’s historic series win in Australia, earning him the monthly award.
The 31-year-old was instrumental in Pakistan's first ODI series win in Australia in 22 years, finishing with an impressive 18 wickets.
His standout performance came in the second ODI of the series against Australia, when Pakistan found themselves trailing 1-0.
Rauf delivered a fiery pace-bowling display in Adelaide, claiming career-best figures of 5/29.
His spell reduced Australia to just 163 runs, setting up Pakistan’s emphatic nine-wicket victory and levelling the series.
The right-arm pacer's exceptional form carried over into the crucial third ODI, as he claimed two more wickets, playing a pivotal role in Pakistan's 2-1 series triumph.
His all-round impact earned him the Player of the Series accolade.
In the subsequent T20I series, Rauf maintained his superb form, taking five wickets, including a four-wicket haul in Sydney, which marked his fourth in T20Is.
He then traveled with Pakistan to Zimbabwe, where he added three more wickets to his tally in three ODIs, helping Pakistan secure a 2-1 series win.
Rauf is currently part of Pakistan's squad for the ongoing T20I series against South Africa. He remained wicket-less in the series opener, conceding 44 runs in his allotted spell.
It is pertinent to mention that the second T20I between the two teams will take place in Centurion this Friday.
- Haris Rauf
