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# Haris Rauf Targets Test Return Following Pakistan Contract Dispute

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has outlined his intention to return to Test cricket against Sri Lanka after claiming a five-wicket haul in the domestic President’s Trophy.

## Domestic Resurgence Follows Contract Dispute

The 32-year-old represents Pakistan Television and secured his five-wicket return against Oil and Gas Development Company Limited in a drawn fixture. His red-ball resurgence follows a severe administrative dispute.

The Pakistan Cricket Board terminated his central contract after he withdrew from the Australia tour. A statement published by [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12343/13072209/pakistan-terminate-haris-raufs-central-contract-after-fast-bowler-opts-out-of-australia-tour) declared his absence “unsatisfactory” and noted severe consequences.

“Refusal to be part of Pakistan’s Test squad in the absence of any medical report or justifiable reason is a material violation of the central contract,” the statement read.

Rebuilding administrative trust remains complicated amid a [deepening governance crisis in Pakistan](https://readcricket.com/2026/09/15/mohammad-rizwan/). Speaking in a video released by his department, as reported by [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/change-of-heart-for-pakistan-tearaway-pacer-haris-rauf-now-he-wants-to-play-test-cricket-101789621986948-amp.html), Rauf outlined his renewed ambition.

“I am trying to put my name forward for the Sri Lanka series, and Pakistan is also in need \[of a fast bowler\]. Let’s see what happens in the future, as there are quite a few games to go \[in the President’s Trophy\].”

## Proving Physical Durability In First-Class Cricket

Rauf has featured in just one Test match, making his debut against England in December 2022. The seamer delivered 13 overs before suffering a quad injury while fielding.

As selectors balance diverse priorities, including the structural expansion of [Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket](https://readcricket.com/2026/09/15/asian-games-cricket/), Rauf must maintain his fitness through the domestic campaign. Pakistan host Sri Lanka for a two-Test series in November.