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Haris Rauf Wished to Play England Tour with any cost

Pakistani Pacer Haris Rauf expressed his wish on Thursday during a conference call to represent Pakistan on his upcoming tour of England in Test cricket.

Haris Rauf, who debuted Twenty20 International (T20I) in January this year against Bangladesh, played Pakistan Super League (PSL) for two seasons and was one of the top stars of the Melbourne Stars in Season 9 of the Big Bash League (BBL), 20 gates to his name.

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The young Pacer was named in the 29-man team announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the above tour. Pakistan is expected to compete against the home team from August to September in three tests and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

"I decided to play tests in England at all costs. Every time my team needs me I will try to give my 100 percent. I am mentally prepared and eager to play Test cricket," said Rauf.

"Conditions in England are good for fast bowlers and I will try to take full advantage of them. I believe in my abilities and will not be too confident," he added.

The 26-year-old is excited about the opportunity to hone his skills by partnering with legendary Pacer and current Waqar Younis bowling coach in Pakistan.

"Waqar Bhai was an expert in using the curl to deliver the ball from different angles. I am also learning how to roll back the swinging Yorker with a good degree of control," he said.

"We also have some experienced bowlers in our team, and he said he will try to learn from these senior player's as well.

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