<p>Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf on Saturday said the team was trying to shut out the noise and focus after a torrent of criticism over their shock loss to Zimbabwe at the Twenty20 World Cup.</p>.<p>Pakistan will take on the Netherlands in Perth on Sunday to try and stay alive in the tournament after nailbiting one-run defeats to Zimbabwe and arch-rivals India.</p>.<p>Former Pakistani stars including Shoaib Akhtar and Javed Miandad slammed the team for their poor start to the World Cup, describing their batting as "shameful" during the loss to Zimbabwe.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/send-real-mr-bean-zimbabwe-revel-in-revenge-over-pakistan-in-bean-derby-1157413.html" target="_blank">'Send real Mr Bean': Zimbabwe revel in revenge over Pakistan in 'Bean Derby'</a></strong></p>.<p>"It is people's job to talk, so they will talk. You face criticism in any sport you play," Rauf told reporters.</p>.<p>"We have come here to play a tournament and our focus is on that. So we try not to listen to them (ex-players and pundits) much and play our game. Even some positive talk can hurt you and negative talk can also hurt you."</p>.<p>Pakistan witnessed a special performance in their first match of the tournament from superstar batsman Virat Kohli as India chased down 160 on the final ball at a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground.</p>.<p>But it was the second loss against the 11th-ranked Zimbabwe that stung their supporters more as the Pakistani batting lineup choked while chasing a modest 130.</p>.<p>They ended a run short of Zimbabwe's total, with two run-outs on the last two balls of the innings.</p>.<p>Rauf said despite the defeats, morale was high in the Pakistani camp.</p>.<p>"We haven't had the kind of start that we wanted. But the team morale is good," the paceman said, adding that the games against Zimbabwe and India were close.</p>.<p>"There is hurt but we have belief in each other's abilities. We have bonded well, sat together and tried to address our mistakes," he said.</p>.<p>And while the Netherlands have also lost both their Super 12 matches, Rauf stressed that Pakistan will not be taking the challenge lightly.</p>.<p>"There is no weak or strong team in a World Cup. Everyone playing an international game and has come to win the cup," said Rauf.</p>.<p>Netherlands coach Ryan Cook said Saturday his team was ready for the Pakistan clash.</p>.<p>"We've obviously seen that Pakistan team is beatable, so that's good to know," said Cook.</p>.<p>"Playing them in the World Super League not so long ago in the Netherlands has given us a lot of confidence because we came quite close in those matches. Hoping to get over the line this time."</p>
<p>Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf on Saturday said the team was trying to shut out the noise and focus after a torrent of criticism over their shock loss to Zimbabwe at the Twenty20 World Cup.</p>.<p>Pakistan will take on the Netherlands in Perth on Sunday to try and stay alive in the tournament after nailbiting one-run defeats to Zimbabwe and arch-rivals India.</p>.<p>Former Pakistani stars including Shoaib Akhtar and Javed Miandad slammed the team for their poor start to the World Cup, describing their batting as "shameful" during the loss to Zimbabwe.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/send-real-mr-bean-zimbabwe-revel-in-revenge-over-pakistan-in-bean-derby-1157413.html" target="_blank">'Send real Mr Bean': Zimbabwe revel in revenge over Pakistan in 'Bean Derby'</a></strong></p>.<p>"It is people's job to talk, so they will talk. You face criticism in any sport you play," Rauf told reporters.</p>.<p>"We have come here to play a tournament and our focus is on that. So we try not to listen to them (ex-players and pundits) much and play our game. Even some positive talk can hurt you and negative talk can also hurt you."</p>.<p>Pakistan witnessed a special performance in their first match of the tournament from superstar batsman Virat Kohli as India chased down 160 on the final ball at a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground.</p>.<p>But it was the second loss against the 11th-ranked Zimbabwe that stung their supporters more as the Pakistani batting lineup choked while chasing a modest 130.</p>.<p>They ended a run short of Zimbabwe's total, with two run-outs on the last two balls of the innings.</p>.<p>Rauf said despite the defeats, morale was high in the Pakistani camp.</p>.<p>"We haven't had the kind of start that we wanted. But the team morale is good," the paceman said, adding that the games against Zimbabwe and India were close.</p>.<p>"There is hurt but we have belief in each other's abilities. We have bonded well, sat together and tried to address our mistakes," he said.</p>.<p>And while the Netherlands have also lost both their Super 12 matches, Rauf stressed that Pakistan will not be taking the challenge lightly.</p>.<p>"There is no weak or strong team in a World Cup. Everyone playing an international game and has come to win the cup," said Rauf.</p>.<p>Netherlands coach Ryan Cook said Saturday his team was ready for the Pakistan clash.</p>.<p>"We've obviously seen that Pakistan team is beatable, so that's good to know," said Cook.</p>.<p>"Playing them in the World Super League not so long ago in the Netherlands has given us a lot of confidence because we came quite close in those matches. Hoping to get over the line this time."</p>