Finch, Clarke Surprised by Pakistan's Decision to Drop Haris Rauf for T20 World Cup

• Pakistan announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, surprisingly excluding Haris Rauf.
• Haris Rauf, 32, is Pakistan’s highest T20I wicket-taker and topped the BBL 2025-26 wicket-taker list.
• Former Australian captain Aaron Finch expressed surprise, highlighting Rauf's 'X-factor' and wicket-taking ability across all game phases.
• Finch acknowledged Rauf can be expensive but emphasized his importance as a genuine wicket-taker, especially on flat surfaces.
• Michael Clarke echoed Finch's surprise, noting that while conditions in India and Sri Lanka differ from Australia, current form should be a key consideration for World Cup selections.

Why It Matters: Aaron Finch and Michael Clarke are surprised by Pakistan's decision to drop top wicket-taker Haris Rauf.