From tape ball cricket to celebrity pacer, the lifestyle of Haris Rauf outside the floodlights

(Haris Rauf receiving a grand and overwhelming welcome from his family)

From the 90s, Pakistan earned a huge reputation for producing quality pace bowlers; some of them became all-time legends like Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, Imran Khan, Waqar Younis, and the count goes on. But in recent times, fast bowlers who represented Pakistan on the international stage from the front and made the 22 yards a hell for the batters, Haris Rauf, is one of them. Debuting in 2020, Rauf impressed the critics with his raw pace and hidden bounce, which he mastered from tape ball cricket. This made him unstoppable in limited-over cricket and introduced him as a first choice for any franchise worldwide.

Off-field adventures: a look into Haris Rauf's life beyond cricket

Pace, power, and personality, these three words are enough to describe one of the fastest pace bowlers of this generation, Haris Rauf. He has amazed the cricket world with his outstanding deliveries and energetic presence on the field, but outside the glamorous coverage of the 22 yards, the fans will find a different Haris, a lively 30-year-old boy who loves to live an energetic, adventurous life. Despite his busy schedule, he never misses a chance to have fun and live life to its fullest, which strengthens his energy on the cricket field. Whether it's through his hobbies or connecting with fans on social media, he maintains a bright presence, so let's take a closer look at his daily life ventures through his Instagram profile.

Never giving up is the secret behind bounding success

Like everyone else, Haris Rauf faces lots of challenges and setbacks in life, but his never-giving-up mentality sets him apart. Every obstacle solidifies his determination, fueling his journey to success and he believes his hard-earned fortune is a fruit of his physical fitness and determination, so he always keeps his fitness in check to maintain his performance in matches.

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A true motivator, Haris often shares glimpses of his workout sessions on his Instagram, and in a recent video, his fans saw him running on the treadmill and performing other hand exercises to perfect his bowling technique. A genuine fast bowler needs lots of hard work to maintain his fitness in a lengthy overseas schedule or play in a power-packed tournament and they have to train himself to gradually increase their pace. Throughout the video, his determination and discipline are giving a powerful message to his followers that ‘Never give up’.

Haris Rauf taking detours for delight

Haris is an adventurer who loves to taste the thrill of life occasionally. In the middle of the monotonous schedule of international cricket, they often love to explore the beauty of nature and share their lovely vacation photos. His recent Instagram post proves this, and he also encouraged his fans by mentioning in the caption that they should always take the scenic route. His fans are well acquainted with this side of him because of his often this kind of posts.

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A recent video featured his mountain adventure, giving viewers a glimpse of their favourite cricketer in a whole new light. They saw Haris, traversing snowy landscapes and following the trail of a wild waterfall. From the ice-covered valleys to the thin layer of snow everywhere, viewers can feel the heart-touching beauty of the mountains just sitting on the couch through this post. The pure joy on his face captured the hearts of millions of his fans, and they showered their lovely comments in the comment section.

Cherishing the holidays with Pakistani "Brothers of Destruction"

Beyond their fearsome bowling partnership on the field, Haris Rauf shares an incredible bond with his teammates Shadab Khan and Muhammad Nawaz. In this self-centred world, their genuine brotherhood reminds fans of the power of friendship. Besides their national duty, they love to spend time together and explore multiple new things on their foreign tours. They also often share their adventurous snippets with their fans on their Instagram profiles.

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A recent Instagram post of Haris featured a photo from their trip to Kakul, with Shadab Khan playfully captioning it, "Just kakuling with Pagal & Chief." The lighthearted caption shows their easy-going nature and the deep bond they share between them. They looked awesome in their casual outfits and posed stylishly, placing their hands on Nawaz's shoulder. While Haris and Shadab looked very camera-friendly, Nawaz looked a bit freezy, which eventually made the picture funny.

Haris Rauf is busy finding his own finish line

Life is a marathon, not a sprint, and Haris Rauf understands this fact very well. While everyone is busy finding their own pace in the way of success, some get ahead while others get swept away, but everyone's beloved Haris is not one to get derailed in the competition. He recently inspired his millions of followers worldwide in a post with an energetic caption: "Run the race of your life at your own pace."

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His latest Instagram post captured a candid moment of Haris in a casual yet charismatic look with a black T-shirt, damaged jeans, and a black cap. However, the real showstopper was his brand-new BMW S1000 RR and a Ford SUV, making the picture a pure shadow of luxury. Undoubtedly, his female followers found this picture super attractive and heavily showered compliments in the comment section.

Haris taking the thrilling 'Leap of Faith'

As mentioned before, Haris loves to live a life filled with adventure and excitement, and he proved this fact again in an Instagram post about his thrilling experience of bungee jumping. In the caption, he even sarcastically mentioned that there's no looking back when the only way left is to go down.

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At the beginning of the video, the viewers witnessed how excited Haris was before taking the jump above a beautiful water body and was not even afraid to do this risky stunt. The video also showed some of the best snapshots of his mid-flight. Throughout all the pictures, his smile and excitement shone brightly, making it clear that he was living in the moment.

Haris is going back to his childhood days

One of the main reasons behind Rauf's immense popularity among his fans is his grounded nature and knowing how to connect with the opponent despite his huge stardom. He never discriminates against his fans and tries to research the maximum for them. His "boy from the next door" attitude makes him relatable among his younger fanbase, allowing them to see him as a star cricketer and someone they can relate with themselves.

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In this post, the viewers saw their beloved Haris blending freely with some village kids and spending a wonderful holiday. From playing cricket with them to collecting wild eggs, they were engaged in all sorts of child's play, and Haris was enjoying it to his heart's content. From his caption, the fans again saw Haris's excellent will, where he mentioned that those children's smiles were priceless. Also, it was seen from his attitude that he went back to his childhood days when he often did that kind of thing.

Marking the most important day of his life

Haris married his classmate Muzna Masood Malik on 23 December 2022, and from his frequent posts, the fans are well aware of his care and love for his life partner. He always remembers about posting heartwarming posts on essential occasions like their marriage anniversary. On that day, he shared some pictures on his Instagram to walk down memory lane.

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The pictures covered their traditional wedding, a candid picture in their wedding sherwani and lehenga, and the last photo was the most beautiful of them all. In the last photo, the fans saw their favourite, Haris, holding his wife's hand in a gorgeous white suit and black pants while his wife was wearing an elegant wedding dress. They stood on the cricket field, which was very significant because this was the place where a local boy became a world-class bowling sensation and peaked the mountain of stardom.