Haris Rauf excited to join Adelaide Strikers for Big Bash League

LAHORE: Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has said he is excited to join Adelaide Strikers.

In a statement, Haris Rauf said Adelaide Oval is one of the best venues in the world and he has always enjoyed playing there.

Adelaide Strikers coach Tim Paine said Haris Rauf is a match-winner who has performed at international level.

Haris Rauf has signed with Adelaide Strikers for the Big Bash League. He represented Melbourne Stars in five seasons of the BBL. Now he will play for Adelaide Strikers for the first time.

England’s Ben Stokes and New Zealand’s Mark Chapman are also part of the Strikers. Haris Rauf has taken 56 wickets in the BBL so far.

The Strikers’ first match, against Sydney Thunder, is scheduled for 16 December. The Big Bash League will be played from 12 December to 26 January.