Pakistan pace sensation Haris Rauf will once again be seen donning the greens of the Big Bash League side Melbourne Stars in the 11th season of the league. Rauf, who got recognition while playing in the BBL for the Stars in the 2018-19 season will be back with the team once again after being absent for the last season.
Announcing his arrival the Stars in a press note said, “The Melbourne Stars are thrilled to announce that Haris Rauf will be returning to Team Green for BBL|11.”
In BBL 09, when the Stars made it to the final, the Lahore born Rauf, a tape-ball player who got the leather ball experience only a season prior to his BBL debut took 20 wickets from 10 matches, including a famous hat-trick at the MCG.
Speaking on Rauf rejoining the Stars, coach David Hussey said, “We can’t wait to see Haris Rauf back at the Stars. His addition brings experience, energy and quality to our fast-bowling stocks. I’m sure the Stars fans will enjoy seeing him represent Team Green again in BBL|11.”
As per the Covid-19 protocols, if things go in the right direction, the 28-year-old Lahore Qalandar man will play his first BBL 11 game against Brisbane Heat on December 27th.