'So proud of how far this young man has come' - Glenn Maxwell posts special message for Pakistan pacer, exchange jerseys

Both play for Melbourne Stars in the BBL. Maxwell shared a picture of the two holding each other's jerseys after the semi-final game on Thursday in Dubai

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell on Thursday shared a special message for Pakistan fast bowler and Big Bash League (BBL) teammate Haris Rauf after the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium. The players also exchanged their jerseys.

Australia's Glenn Maxwell (AP)

Both play for Melbourne Stars in the BBL. Maxwell shared a picture of the two holding each other's jerseys after the semi-final game.

"I'm so proud of how far this young man has come! What he has done for the @starsbbl and Pakistan cricket has been extraordinary! He is a fine human and a great teammate, and someone who I will always treasure as a friend. You are a superstar @harisraufofficial," Maxwell captioned the post on Instagram.

Australia defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the semi-final game on Thursday to reach their second final in a T20 World Cup.

David Warner scored a 30-ball 49 to lay the foundation for the Aussies in their 177 chase before Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade stitched an unbeaten 81-run stand in 7.4 overs to take Australia home with an over to spare.

Earlier, Pakistan made 176 for four batting first thanks to half-centuries from Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman.

Australia will now play against New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup on Sunday.