Gillespie Praises Rauf's Pace for Pakistan's Historic ODI Triumph

Interim coach Jason Gillespie applauds Haris Rauf's pace in Pakistan's ODI series win against Australia. Rauf's prowess, complemented by young bowlers, exposed Australian batting flaws. Management decisions rested top players, yet Pakistan capitalized on opportunities, marking a convincing victory and Player of the Series title for Rauf.

In a significant cricketing coup, Pakistan's interim white-ball head coach, Jason Gillespie, has lauded Haris Rauf for his fiery pace, which was instrumental in exposing Australia's batting vulnerabilities during their historic ODI series victory.

Despite Australia's Pat Cummins saving the day in the first match with a composed 32*, Pakistan's bowlers tore through Australian defenses in subsequent matches. Rauf's blistering speed left seasoned stars like Glen Maxwell, Steven Smith, and Marnus Labuschagne struggling.

Young pacers such as Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Shah Afridi bolstered Rauf's efforts. As Player of the Series, Rauf's 10 wickets at an average of 12.00 underlined his critical role in the triumph, as Australia rested key players ahead of other commitments.

(With inputs from agencies.)