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Mohammed Hafeez retires from International cricket - Discuss his legacy

Amjid Javed said:
18 years and a symbol of mediocrity in pakistani cricket. Never should have played as many games as he did. The fact he failed as an opener and then started being used as a middle order player in some formats and was still a failure just shows how pathetic our team selections were.

Good riddance, we need to learn going forward to not recycle garbage players for nearly 2 decades.
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He had 10 years too long. Should have finished after 2011 WC.
 
People saying he had no controversies in his career ?

So being banned for chucking is fine . Hmmm
 
About time. But to be fair the last 2 years, he's been pretty decent but overall he's needed to retire for a long time.
 
under rated test opener, esp in middle east. very useful fifth bowling option, overall a good test cricketer. his limited overs performance was less consistent, but when he peaked he played some crucial knocks.

however fundamentally i will always remember his as one of the first selections in post 2003 world cup period, which for me marked a lost decade and a half where a lot players who were not international standard played for pakistan.

proff eventually came good, but not after a fair few years of fairly mediocre performances.
 
He was a bottler and mental midget who couldn't step up when the team was in trouble. Should have been kicked out years ago.

I think his most significant contribution came around 2012 when he was able to bowl. Real menacing spin attack as part of the Professor, Ajmal, Lala axis.

Glad he's finally gone but thanks for serving Pak cricket although it was well overdue in the end.
 
What about Shoaib Malik though? Why is he still clinging on?
 
Da_Future_Knick said:
Lahore, 3 January 2022: Former captain Mohammad Hafeez has announced his retirement from international cricket 18 years after making his debut in Sharjah against Zimbabwe on 3 April 2003.

Hafeez represented Pakistan in 392 international matches, scoring 12,780 runs and taking 253 wickets, besides also captaining the side in 32 international matches. He was a member of the Pakistan side that won the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 in England and Wales. Overall, Hafeez played in three 50-over World Cups (2007, 2011 and 2019), six 20-over World Cups (2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2021) and three ICC Champions Trophy (2006, 2013 and 2017).

In the ICC Player Rankings, Hafeez achieved highest Test rankings of 22nd in batting, 29th in bowling and fifth in all-rounders. In the ODI rankings, Hafeez’s highest-ranking was 13th in March 2014, while he topped the bowling and all-rounder charts in August 2012 and January 2013, respectively. Hafeez’s rankings in T20I were equally impressive, peaking to ninth in batting in February 2007, third in bowling in August 2013 and number-one in all-rounders in March 2014.

Mohammad Hafeez: “Today I say good-bye to international cricket with pride and satisfaction. In fact, I have earned and accomplished more than I had initially envisaged and for that, I am thankful to all my fellow cricketers, captains, support staff and the Pakistan Cricket Board who helped me out during my career.

“And, of course, my family who made big sacrifices to ensure I achieved my aspirations of representing Pakistan at a global stage.

“I am extremely fortunate, lucky and proud to have been considered worthy of donning the national kit with Pakistan emblem for 18 years. My country and my team have always been at my forefront and therefore, every time I stepped on to the field, I tried to raise their profile and image by playing hard and tough but within the rich traditions of spirit of cricket.

“When you have a professional career as long as mine, you’re bound to have your share of highs and lows, and I was no different. Results apart, I can say with conviction that I had more highs as I had the privilege of playing with and against some of the finest exponents of the bat and the ball of my era.

“While cricket has been a great learning school for me, this great sport has provided me opportunities to visit various countries, explore their cultures and make friends. These are lifelong memories, which I will cherish every day. I want to thank my fans and supporters for believing in my abilities and backing me throughout my career.”

PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja: “Hafeez has been a wholehearted cricketer who worked tirelessly at his game to have a long and fruitful career.

“His game evolved with time, adjusting to different formats quite intelligently. Later in his career, he became a T20 specialist, where he was never out of touch with modern demands of this testing format. His batsmanship took a sprightly turn, nailing sixes almost at will.

“He has worn the green blazer with pride for which we at the PCB are thankful. I wish him best of luck for his future life and thank him again for his magnificent contribution to Pakistan cricket.”

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He will apply and becomes national team's power hitting coach.
 
Looking at this retirement event in 2022, it's hard to believe Shoaib Malik debuted in 1999.

Anyway, good decision by Hafeez. I wish him happy retirement years ahead, but at the same time, I hope he does not get associated with PCB in some coaching role. PUHHLLEEEAASSEEE !!! Already have seen enough of him.
 
Unbiased-Fan said:
Bhajji had his best performances against world best team of all times. He didn't feast on minnows.
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Hafeez did score 50 runs in a champions trophy final oh wait that is india bowling attack, so yeah he did feast on a minnow bowling attack
 
''To me, the biggest disappointment and hurt of my career were when I and Azhar Ali took a principled stand on this issue, but we were told by the board chairman that if we don't want to play, fine, but the concerned player will play"

''No I had started thinking about my retirement since the 2019 World Cup but my wife and some well-wishers convinced me to carry on. But I had started thinking about it since then.

''As far as what Ramiz said or felt that is his opinion and I have always respected critics and my way has been to go out on the field and give reply to them. I have no hard feelings towards anyone on the board.''

''Ramiz said it was because he thought I wanted to speak about my category in the PSL and central contracts. But when I finally met him on 31st December I told him I just wanted to inform him about my decision to retire.

''I took this decision because I want to set a new and positive precedent for others to follow. Players must retire gracefully, at the right time with respect, and after taking the board into confidence.'' Hafeez also called for better communication between the players and the board.

''Improvement is needed in this area for sure because these communication gaps need to be reduced as they lead to all kinds of problems.''

https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/m...be-allowed-to-represent-pakistan-2425057.html
 
IMMY69 said:
Probably the most aesthetically pleasing batsman in the Pakistan team until Babar came along.

Wasted too much time opening the batting when he was more suited for the middle order.
I'm sure he would have scored any more runs had he batted at 5 or even 6 in tests and ODI's.

Should perhaps have captained the ODI side too and, as well as retiring on his own terms, he also vacated the T20 captaincy on his own terms albeit prematurely
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Very true, his cover drives were things of beauty along with Babar, Inzy and Mohammed Yousuf.
 
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Overall, a pretty good career and a solid allrounder for a long time. A superb timer of the ball and aesthetically pleasing to watch.

I do think he underachieved a bit with his bat. The insistence to open or bat at 3 for a large portion of his career hurt him more than anything. He just really struggled in swinging conditions and while he could certainly smash pacers later in his innings, his strength lied in playing spinners and playing aggressive in the latter half of the innings. He was just so passive early whenever he opened and his career stats don't look as they should.

Pretty good career overall and was a valuable spin bowler that gave Pakistani bowling attack any sort of teeth post Asif/Amir ban. Played a key role in CT and finally seemed to utilized to his full potential with batting down lower in the order and being deployed a choke holder with his spin in the middle overs.
 
Pakpak said:
Spot on, can't believe people are giving paragraphs here as if he was a legend :))

He stopped bowling after his chucking, so you take his bowling out and his stats and numbers are completely mediocre.

Good riddance.
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Amjid Javed said:
18 years and a symbol of mediocrity in pakistani cricket. Never should have played as many games as he did. The fact he failed as an opener and then started being used as a middle order player in some formats and was still a failure just shows how pathetic our team selections were.

Good riddance, we need to learn going forward to not recycle garbage players for nearly 2 decades.
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I'm glad I ain't the only one who shares this view.

The tributes some people are giving him are nothing sort of hilarious.

Hafeez is when you buy Jayasuriya from Wish :))
 
I will miss those fluent cover drives and hook shots. Was hoping he'd play in this years WC then call it a day. Was always a Hafeez fan now that he has retired many gullible people here are pretending to be his fans. Would much have preferred he continued for a year more. Have a good one!
 
He was often lucky that there weren't better alternatives, but you cannot take away his performances from 2010 on. He transformed himself into an attacking bat whose shots were aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.

I also admire how he kept up to date with modern day cricket demands and became an effective hitter of the old ball as well. He is one of the reasons we won the CT2017. I don't know if it was golf but surely his power hitting became very effective from 2017 on.

Some people also forget that Hafeez has helped many younger players as well. Rizwan and Fakhar credit their success to Hafeez's advices.

I wasn't always a fan and been critical, but still want to thank you for your contribution to Pak cricket in general.
 
His utility to the team would have been unquestioned had he been able to bowl the same way from 2010-2014
 
Mediocre. Never stood up when the tide was high. can't recall a single prominent inning where he was a match-winner.
 
Mediocre for the first half of the career. He was sent in to blunt the new ball in test cricket to protect the middle order batsmen of the time at the start of his career. He played against the likes of McGrath and Warne which tells you how long as he been playing.

For the second half of his career however he did become a very useful player. He played crucial knocks in t20 and Odis that resulted in Pakistans wins. Some that come to mind are the t20s against newzealand when Babar Azam was out due to injury and the champions trophy final.

I wonder how useful could he had been if he was chosen to sent further down the order early in his career. He probably could have been a great player but unfortunately we would never know.
 
An average player overall in his career. His longevity and fairly healthy career elevated him a bit. However, I’m more impressed that he’s finally seen the writing on the wall and instead of being riced out or demanding final matches, he held a dignified final presser to announce his retirement. Definitely will be remembered for being a class act.
 
A late bloomer and had a good career overall. Was a good batter in Asia and rendered a good balance to the LOI side when he wasn't banned for his bowling.

One regret will remain from him that he should have realised his deficiencies earlier rather than leaving it as late as 2017.

Was one of the only dynamic batters in the Pak side between 2011-2016. People may not like him but he did stay true to his words and morals majority of the time(regarding fixers although he did not mince any words when Butt was picked for LQ).
 
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tired1 said:
Mediocre. Never stood up when the tide was high. can't recall a single prominent inning where he was a match-winner.
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This. The biggest example of a JAMODI specialist / soft player.

Just look at his 1st bowl vs Warner. Enough said.
 
topspin said:
I'm glad I ain't the only one who shares this view.

The tributes some people are giving him are nothing sort of hilarious.

Hafeez is when you buy Jayasuriya from Wish :))
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Jayasuriya from wish :))) so true!
 
Bewal Express said:
He had 10 years too long. Should have finished after 2011 WC.
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Should have never picked again after the south Africa ODI series in 2003. pretty much has stolen 2 decades trying to impersonate a cricketer. Then sooner malik and Azhar Ali join him the better.
 
I heard he is the richest cricketer in Pakistan, is it true? Or is it Lala?
 
Hafeez was world class on his day. Won many matches for us.
 
Amjid Javed said:
Should have never picked again after the south Africa ODI series in 2003. pretty much has stolen 2 decades trying to impersonate a cricketer. Then sooner malik and Azhar Ali join him the better.
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PK cricketers generally go on too long. AA needs to go before the test team actually develops an identity under Babar. Malik should have gone around a decade go but he is still hanging around
 
Its bitter sweet for me . I really liked him but he became selfish . He got really good down teh order when teh ball wasn't swinging much . Wish he had realized it earlier in his career and dropped himself to 4-6 .He was never and opening batsmen no matter how much he tried .
 
gazza619 said:
I think Hafeez will make a good coach.
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I said the same in my post, he was a below average international cricketer but will make a very good coach. He is smart, educated , speaks well and of course very experienced . He should be made coach of junior team .
 
Another thing about Hafeez is how he improved his English grammar. At the start of his career like most Pak players he struggled in giving interviews. Gradually but surely he improved to the extent that became the best English speaker in the Pak side. This shows us his mindset of always trying to improve himself.
 
Thank you Hafeez! What is your favorite Hafeez performance?

Salute to a cricketer who came from a very poor background and wasn't as talented as Butt, Farhat and Hameed but gave his 100% to PAK every time and came at a time when PAK had no international cricket at home and was disgraced by the spot fixing scandal.

His excellent captaincy that promoted wicket taking over saving runs also played a crucial role in several PAK wins. His approach was a total opposite to the Misbah school of captaincy.

The stand he took against fixing will always be remembered.

My top 5 Hafeez performance

1.Against AUS at the MCG in 2017

Pakistan's only win against AUS in AUS in two decades. he captained the side and batted well too. Rightfully earned MOM

2.Against ENG in ENG in the 2019 WC

The favorites who crushed PAK in the ODI series were stunned in the WC in their home ground. Hafeez and company took PAK to 340+ and also bowled well.

3.Against WI in 2011 WC in Bangladesh

PAK had not reached a SF in a WC since 1999. It was a big occasion and Hafeez got two wickets and chased the runs down for his team. Earned MOM and dedicated it to the fans.

4.Against IND in 2012 in Bangalore

PAK had not beaten IND in any format since 2009. Hafeez was criticized for his performance in the T20WC and proved all his haters wrong. PAK were 12/3 and he took PAK out of trouble along with Malik. His captaincy was also brilliant in that match. India were 60/0 and made only 130ish in the end.


5.Against IND in the 2017 CT

One of the best finishes in PAK cricket history in a final. Totally broke the heart of Indian bowling by scoring unbeaten 50 runs at a SR of almost 200.


What is yours? :cummins
 
So Hafeez is now in his retirement phase- lets see if that changes his performances in PSL
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">David Wiese regarding Mohammad Hafeez's excellent catch "the old man still has some gas in his legs. He did incredibly well to get there and he's always setting high standards for himself in the field. I never had any doubt when I saw he was going for the catch" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL7?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSL7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LQvQG?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LQvQG</a> <a href="https://t.co/O3VLVR2XIy">pic.twitter.com/O3VLVR2XIy</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1492897814233464835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Always will have a soft-spot for Hafeez, he won't really be remembered as a legend of the game or anything, but he has been one of those players that I was always happy to see do well. Hope he enjoys his retirement and it's good to see him essentially going out on his own terms like Saj mentioned, instead of being forced out.
 
Hafeez is not playing well and also other LQ batsmen are just OK, including Shafiq and Ghulam . But , thanks to Fakhar's brilliant run , team has been winning and the other batters not finding themselves under much pressure where have to play a match winning knock under pressure .
 
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez is travelling to Bangladesh on March 15 to participate in Dhaka Premier League (DPL), the 41-year-old confirmed to this reporter.

According to details, the all-rounder will be staying in Bangladesh for three weeks and will represent Mohammedan Cricket Club in the 2022 Edition of DPL.
 
Currently playing in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League

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Hafeez in an interview:

"Malik gave his best to Pakistan for about 21-22 years and maintaining your fitness standards for that long is absolutely remarkable."

"When I took my retirement, I told Malik to take retirement as well because I knew that he will not be respected as it was also evident in my case. My understanding was that he wanted one last standing but cricket is cruel like this"

"Unfortunately, even when he had announced his retirement from ODI cricket, the farewell match was not given, realizing his services, the match should have been given. Our management has always been lacking when it comes to bidding them a farewell"

"If he had participated in the World Cup, the team would have got a senior player, don't talk about that he cannot play cut or pull, don't forget that he played cricket for 22 years so he didn't play these shots?. We need to understand; we need proper cricketers with whom we can make winning combination whether he is 40 or 20"
 
Malik deserved a farewell match in ODI’S after his atrocious performance in 2019 World Cup .

Malik and Hafeez don’t understand they are so lucky to play for so many years for Pak.

The epitome of mediocrity and yet they feel they have a sense of entitlement like they did Pakistan a favour for overstaying their welcome .

Hafeez played 6 t20 world cups at an average of 22 and Malik was embarrassing in the 2019 World Cup , the 2017 ct the 2016 t20 World Cup. The list goes on .

They have both caused Pakistan more harm than good .
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnThisDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnThisDay</a> in 1980. Mohammad Hafeez was born in Sargodha. The Professor had 392 international appearances, scored 12,780 runs and took 253 wickets. He was also a member of the 2017 Champions Trophy winning team <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/ALkGgjel0n">pic.twitter.com/ALkGgjel0n</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1581913914744672258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Mohammad Hafeez, who went unpicked in players' draft last December, will be center of attraction for franchises in replacement draft to be held this evening
 
MenInG said:
Mohammad Hafeez, who went unpicked in players' draft last December, will be center of attraction for franchises in replacement draft to be held this evening
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LQ need him if they can’t get a proper replacement for Brook
 
Don’t mind Hafeez in KK either

Malik and Hafeez in the middle one more time. Maybe one last time
 
Rana said:
Don’t mind Hafeez in KK either

Malik and Hafeez in the middle one more time. Maybe one last time
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Not picked in the supplementary or replacement.

Think PSL gig is over now.
 
I think he has an intelligent mind and is articulate. If he takes coaching courses and gets some experience he can become head coach for sure.
 
Surprised he didn’t get picked. Still would be a better impact player than the likes of Shan and Shafique,
 
Hafeez was actually in good form in the last 2 - 3 years. He had a superb T20 year in 2020, and was man of the finals for Lahore Qalandars in last year PSL.
 
Hafeez had some gas left in the tank when he retired. I reckon he would have been an asset for Pakistan in the ODI world cup in India this year.
 
Whoever told you that you can’t chase your dreams or pursue a new degree at an older age, got it all wrong. Take a cue from Mohammad Hafeez, former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, who has decided to continue with his education as he pursues a degree at the University of Karachi’s Health, Physical Education and Sports Science department.

The university’s public relations team said that the former captain has enrolled in the Health Physical Education and Sports Science department and will begin his studies this year. The cricketer also met Dr Basit Ansari, associate professor and chairman of the department and Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi at the Vice Chancellor Secretariat.

https://images.dawn.com/news/119148...-back-to-university-to-complete-his-education
 
MenInG said:
Whoever told you that you can’t chase your dreams or pursue a new degree at an older age, got it all wrong. Take a cue from Mohammad Hafeez, former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, who has decided to continue with his education as he pursues a degree at the University of Karachi’s Health, Physical Education and Sports Science department.

The university’s public relations team said that the former captain has enrolled in the Health Physical Education and Sports Science department and will begin his studies this year. The cricketer also met Dr Basit Ansari, associate professor and chairman of the department and Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi at the Vice Chancellor Secretariat.

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Good, not a very talented crickter and played too much cricket for Pakistan than he deserved but a very smart and educated crickter , a rairity in Pakistan. Has a great future in coaching , administartion or even as a commentator in cricket.
 
Professor rolling back the years - trying to match Azam's innings! Currently 45*(21)
 
The perfect example of mediocrity, the ban to Salman Butt and all that fiasco opened the door to him, how Steyn haunted him still echoes as a cricket fan not to mention his fetish around outside off stump and that stupid shot catalysed the Mohali debacle
 
Mohammad Hafeez ends up on 48(26) - did what he could but his position in the line-up is a mystery

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Mohammad Hafeez making himself useful in the dressing room

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Veteran cricketer Mohammad Hafeez's house, which is located here in Defence, was robbed late Sunday, Geo News reported.

As per the details, First Information Report (FIR) has already been lodged at the Defence Police Station.

The uncle of Hafeez’s wife filed a complaint as both cricketer and his working wife are currently in Islamabad. Hafeez is representing Quetta Gladiators in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 8 whereas his wife is in the capital city for some work.


According to the police, the robbers broke into the cricketer’s house in the middle of the night between Sunday and Monday.

As per the FIR, the robbers have stolen $20,000, £4,000, €3,000, 5,000 AED.
 
Mohammad Hafeez 30*(13) so far and here I was thinking it was a bad move to send him ahead of Umar Akmal!
 
Was watching him in the field, he moves very slowly now. This should definitely be his final PSL.
 
What a brilliant knock he played!? 41*(18)

Totally answered his critics (including me) with a great little innings.

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Malik can only dream of playing a knock like that against pace
 
Ok I asked this in an earlier game also but why is Umar Akmal being held back?
 
MenInG said:
Ok I asked this in an earlier game also but why is Umar Akmal being held back?
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Umar Akmal is only good for short cameos, the guy has lost the ability to play up the order and can't be trusted to last more than ten balls without throwing his wicket away
 
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is delighted to announce the latest cohort of new Honorary Life Members.

MCC awards Honorary Life Membership of the Club to some of the world’s finest cricketers and can today reveal the names of the latest men and women to have been bestowed with this privilege:

Merissa Aguilleira – West Indies (2008–2019)
M.S. Dhoni – India (2004–2019)
Jhulan Goswami – India (2002-2022)
Jenny Gunn – England (2004-2019)
Muhammad Hafeez – Pakistan (2003-2021)
Rachael Haynes – Australia (2009-2022)
Laura Marsh – England (2006–2019)
Eoin Morgan – England (2006-2022)
Mashrafe Mortaza – Bangladesh (2001-2020)
Kevin Pietersen – England (2005-2014)
Suresh Raina – India (2005-2018)
Mithali Raj – India (1999-2022)
Amy Satterthwaite – New Zealand (2007-2022)
Anya Shrubsole – England (2008-2022)
Yuvraj Singh - India (2000-2017)
Dale Steyn – South Africa (2004–2020)
Ross Taylor – New Zealand (2006-2022)

Pakistan’s Muhammad Hafeez represented his country almost 400 times across the three international formats of the game, most regularly as an opening bat, and South Africa’s Dale Steyn is recognised as one of the finest fast bowlers of his generation, taking 439 Test wickets.
 
Personally for me Mo Hafeez is one of the most under appreciated players in our history.

He had his issues sure, but after his return after his poor start to his career he was a 40 averaging batsmen in ODIs and 45+ in tests along with being a really strong wicket taker/economic bowler.

Few players can score three centuries in succession which he did against SL.

He was embarrassed against some of the better teams - South Africa in particular with Stein, but to act like he was some awful player is simply not true.

After their WCT20 failure he apologized and stepped down, that too after being our top run scorer.

I genuinely believe he cared most about representing Pakistan proudly. Sure he had some silly moments like blessed in all facets, but I think sometimes there is a bit of lost in translation and his intentions were never bad.

He was named to the ICC World ODI XI and Cricinfo XI in T20s. Was a key factor in our CT win.

2011 he had 10 MOMs, and only the third player with 3000 runs along with 30 wickets in ODIs.

Makes me a bit sad a solid career, again not everyone is a superstar, but just a good all around cricketer gets negativity towards him. Good career and deserves respect.
 
Ilan Bluestone said:
Personally for me Mo Hafeez is one of the most under appreciated players in our history.

He had his issues sure, but after his return after his poor start to his career he was a 40 averaging batsmen in ODIs and 45+ in tests along with being a really strong wicket taker/economic bowler.

Few players can score three centuries in succession which he did against SL.

He was embarrassed against some of the better teams - South Africa in particular with Stein, but to act like he was some awful player is simply not true.

After their WCT20 failure he apologized and stepped down, that too after being our top run scorer.

I genuinely believe he cared most about representing Pakistan proudly. Sure he had some silly moments like blessed in all facets, but I think sometimes there is a bit of lost in translation and his intentions were never bad.

He was named to the ICC World ODI XI and Cricinfo XI in T20s. Was a key factor in our CT win.

2011 he had 10 MOMs, and only the third player with 3000 runs along with 30 wickets in ODIs.

Makes me a bit sad a solid career, again not everyone is a superstar, but just a good all around cricketer gets negativity towards him. Good career and deserves respect.
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Definitely was not under appreciated, in fact over stayed his welcome in the team and played numbers of years beyond what he should have.

His record over 11 world cups was abysmal. In fact scored only 3 50s in those 11 world cups .

The fact that he played so many years , shows how much favouritism he had in selection , given his mediocrity .
 
GreenKhan said:
Definitely was not under appreciated, in fact over stayed his welcome in the team and played numbers of years beyond what he should have.

His record over 11 world cups was abysmal. In fact scored only 3 50s in those 11 world cups .

The fact that he played so many years , shows how much favouritism he had in selection , given his mediocrity .
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World Cup is not the be all end all. We have plenty of really poor records in the World Cup.

Why people act as though there was someone waiting in the wings who was much better is what confuses me.

There weren't players better than Hafeez, if we were in another country then sure, but we were in Pakistan.
 
Ilan Bluestone said:
World Cup is not the be all end all. We have plenty of really poor records in the World Cup.

Why people act as though there was someone waiting in the wings who was much better is what confuses me.

There weren't players better than Hafeez, if we were in another country then sure, but we were in Pakistan.
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The amount of chances hafeez had , he was going to show some spark in his career.

No player got the chances he did , especially if you consider that for his first 50 plus matches in both one day and t20 he was less than ordinary .

He got way way to many chances .
 
Hafeez had a resurgence from 2010 to 2023. His overall career gets judged from his performances form 2003 to 2010.
 
Ilan Bluestone said:
Personally for me Mo Hafeez is one of the most under appreciated players in our history.

He had his issues sure, but after his return after his poor start to his career he was a 40 averaging batsmen in ODIs and 45+ in tests along with being a really strong wicket taker/economic bowler.

Few players can score three centuries in succession which he did against SL.

He was embarrassed against some of the better teams - South Africa in particular with Stein, but to act like he was some awful player is simply not true.

After their WCT20 failure he apologized and stepped down, that too after being our top run scorer.

I genuinely believe he cared most about representing Pakistan proudly. Sure he had some silly moments like blessed in all facets, but I think sometimes there is a bit of lost in translation and his intentions were never bad.

He was named to the ICC World ODI XI and Cricinfo XI in T20s. Was a key factor in our CT win.

2011 he had 10 MOMs, and only the third player with 3000 runs along with 30 wickets in ODIs.

Makes me a bit sad a solid career, again not everyone is a superstar, but just a good all around cricketer gets negativity towards him. Good career and deserves respect.
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He has himself to blame for this.

He wouldn't let go of his spot as an opener in the team. Coaches told him to bat lower down but he wouldn't listen. Had he recognised earlier in his career that he wasn't an opener, he would've ended his career as a world class lower middle order batsman.

It's so tragic that it took so long to implement where he really belongs in the team. The performance in the 2017 CT final is a glimpse of what not only Pakistan fans have missed out but also what world cricket has missed from him.
 
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