Dunedin, March 19 -- After going 2-0 down in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, Pakistan's tearaway pacer Haris Rauf has voiced support for the youngsters in the team, who have been given a go in the ongoing series.

Abdul Samad, Hasan Nawaz and Mohammad Ali, who had all received maiden call-ups to the Pakistan squad ahead of the New Zealand tour, have featured in the playing XI for both T20Is.

Extending his backing to the trio, Rauf told reporters, "You talk about criticism, I think it has become common in Pakistan. These are young players. You go to any place, any team in the world, they give the youngsters full freedom."

"If they give the youngsters a chance, they make sure to give them 10 to 15 matches at a stretch. That...