Despite having a fantastic Twenty20 International career, Haris Rauf missed out on a crucial opportunity to shine. During the 2022 Twenty20 World Cup, while bowling against Virat Kohli, the former captain of India, Haris Rauf struggled to control the run rate and was hit for back-to-back sixes.
Although India required 31 runs off the final two overs to secure a win, Haris Rauf only allowed three runs to be scored on the first four deliveries. As the pressure mounted, Virat Kohli’s exceptional performance was necessary for India to stay in the chase.
In the final over, Kohli hit two consecutive sixes off Rauf’s bowling, bringing his team dangerously close to victory. Both the Indian and Pakistani audiences were awed by Kohli’s heroics, and his performance will be etched in the minds of Indian supporters for years to come.
On a recent television show, Haris Rauf took on a challenge where he had to identify famous people while blindfolded. When the host mentioned Virat Kohli’s reputation for hitting tremendous sixes, the Pakistani pacer had a strong inkling about what was being discussed.
During an interview with Crickwick in 2022, Haris Rauf spoke highly of Virat Kohli and admitted that if any other player had hit him for sixes, it would have shattered his confidence. Crickwick was present for the interview.