Srinagar, December 7: The Melbourne Stars have confirmed that the Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf will return for the team in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL).
Haris made a memorable BBL debut last year. He took 20 wickets in 10 games including a hat-trick at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
The 28-year old has played 8 ODIs and 32 T20Is for Pakistan and the Stars coach David Hussey can’t wait to see Rauf back at the club.
“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,” Hussey said.
The general manager of Melbourne Blair Crouch said that Haris is an elite fast bowler and all members and fans around adore him.
“I’m really proud to welcome Haris back to the Melbourne Stars. We’re delighted that he enjoyed his previous two stints at the club and has decided to return for another season, which is a credit to the culture that David Hussey and his team have built over a number of years. He’s an elite fast bowler who our members and fans adore and I can’t wait to see him back at the MCG,” Crouch said.