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Haris Rauf Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth7 November 1993

Age31 Years

BirthplaceRawalpindi, Pakistan

ProfessionCricketer (bowler)

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Rauf Ahmed

Haris Rauf Biography

Haris Rauf is a Pakistani fast bowler known for raw pace and impactful performances in T20 and ODI cricket. Rising through the Lahore Qalandars programme,R

Early life and background

Haris Rauf was born on 7 November 1993 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. He attended Islamabad Model College. As a youngster he originally wanted to be a professional footballer and played tape-ball cricket alongside working as a salesman in Rawalpindi. His entry into professional cricket came after being encouraged by a coach to attend trials for the Lahore Qalandars franchise.

Career

Rauf emerged through the Lahore Qalandars talent pathway and earned domestic opportunities that led to wider recognition. He has represented Lahore Qalandars since 2018 and has also played for Northern in Pakistan domestic cricket. His franchise stints have included Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars in Australia’s Big Bash League, where he made a notable impact in his debut BBL season by taking 20 wickets after being signed as a replacement for an injured pacer.

He made his international T20 debut for Pakistan against Bangladesh on 24 January 2020 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. His ODI debut came later that year on 30 October 2020 against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Up to October 2021 he had not yet played Test cricket.

Rauf bowls right-arm fast and bats right-handed. He is known for regularly bowling at speeds above 145 km/h and for delivering powerful, aggressive opening spells. His jersey number for Pakistan is 97 and he has worn number 150 in the Pakistan Super League.

Across formats through October 2021, Rauf had been part of several key performances. In T20 internationals he had played 27 matches and taken 35 wickets with a best of 4 for 22 against New Zealand on 26 October 2021. In ODIs he had appeared in 8 matches and taken 14 wickets, with his best figures of 4 for 65 recorded against England on 13 July 2021. He played a significant role in Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2021 campaign, producing a memorable wicket in the match against New Zealand that helped Pakistan progress to the semifinals.

His domestic and franchise career features further highlights. He is one of only a small number of bowlers to claim two hat-tricks in the Big Bash League, a feat shared with another noted international bowler. He has also been noted for bowling one of the fastest deliveries in the T20 World Cup 2021 tournament.

Public profile

Rauf’s rise has been shaped by coaches and mentors such as Aaqib Javed. He has been described by observers as raw but hardworking, and commentators have noted both his pace and areas for tactical refinement, such as varying slower deliveries so they remain effective.

He has experienced moments of public scrutiny. During Big Bash League matches he drew criticism for a celebratory gesture that some viewed as inappropriate. In June 2024 a video circulated showing an altercation with fans; the incident received attention online.

Rauf has displayed respect toward senior players during his development. An early PSL incident saw him apologize to Shahid Afridi after taking the veteran’s wicket, an episode his coach used to highlight Rauf’s maturing attitude.

Latest updates

In July 2021 the Pakistan Cricket Board placed Rauf in Category C among centrally contracted players for 2020–21, a development he described as motivating. He continued to feature regularly for Pakistan in limited-overs cricket and for franchise sides in T20 leagues. His domestic and international records up to October 2021 show a bowler who has become an important part of Pakistan’s pace resources in white-ball formats.

Physical profile

Rauf’s listed height is approximately 180 cm (about 5'11"). His playing weight is given around 70 kg (155 lbs). He has dark brown eyes and black hair.

Personal life

Haris Rauf’s father is named Rauf Ahmed. He is unmarried. Outside cricket, his early life included work in a shop and competing in local cricket before being fast-tracked by franchise trials that identified his raw pace.

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Recent Work

T20 World Cup 2021 performances

Key bowling contributions for Pakistan including a four-wicket best of 4/22 against New Zealand and a crucial dismissal that helped Pakistan reach the semifinals.

2021
Big Bash League (Melbourne Stars/Hobart Hurricanes)

Debut BBL season saw Rauf take 20 wickets after joining as a replacement, and he recorded two BBL hat-tricks across his BBL appearances.

2019/20
ODI series performances (2020–2021)

Notable ODI outings included maiden wickets and a best of 4/65 against England on 13 July 2021.

2020-2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Progressed from Lahore Qalandars trials to international debut within a few seasons
  2. Took 20 wickets in debut Big Bash League season
  3. One of the only bowlers to register two hat-tricks in the Big Bash League
  4. Key contributor to Pakistan’s run to the T20 World Cup 2021 semifinals
  5. Best ODI figures of 4/65 against England (13 July 2021)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Haris Rauf born?

7 November 1993

What is Haris Rauf known for?

Cricketer (bowler)

What is Haris Rauf’s marital status?

Unmarried