While Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad was announced, fast bowler Haris Rauf was notably absent, sparking online debate. A video of Rauf flying kites surfaced amidst this, drawing criticism. Head coach Mike Hesson cited the versatility of the selected pace attack as the reason for Rauf’s omission. Pakistan secured a narrow win in their opening match.Left out of Pakistan squad, Haris Rauf’s kite-flying video sparks online storm – WATCH
While Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad was announced, fast bowler Haris Rauf was notably absent, sparking online debate. A video of Rauf flying kites surfaced amidst this, drawing criticism. Head coach Mike Hesson cited the versatility of the selected pace attack as the reason for Rauf’s omission. Pakistan secured a narrow win in their opening match.