‘Questions on my age and future have always spurred to become a better player’: Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez
In the twilight of his career, 40-year-old Mohammad Hafeez has been producing some great performances for national as well as the T20 franchise sides that he is playing for.
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez feels that criticism and questions about his game has only spurred him to become a better version of himself.
In the twilight of his career, 40-year-old Hafeez has been producing some great performances for national as well as the T20 franchise sides that he is playing for.
“I have always taken it as a challenge to do better when faced with criticism or questions over my age and future. It has spurred me on to become a better player,” said Hafeez, who has been named in Pakistan’s squad for the New Zealand tour.
Hafeez now only plays white ball cricket since retiring from Test cricket a few years back.
The Pakistan selectors recently dropped seniors like Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Aamir, Asad Shafiq for the New Zealand tour but kept Hafeez in the touring contingent.
“I have always played cricket with an open mind and without any fear from anyone. I am happy that even after reaching 40, I am still enjoying the game and also contributing to my teams,” he added.
Hafeez maintained that he would continue playing till he feels that he has the hunger to succeed at the highest level.
Hafeez said he was looking towards playing in the 2021 World T20 in India as Pakistan was developing a good T20 side and would be get better by the mega-event.
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Australia's Pat Cummins (R), Tim Paine (C) and Nathan Lyon walk off the field as rain stop the play during the day four of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India at The Gabba in Brisbane on January 18, 2021. (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--(AFP)
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Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan (L) celebrates with temamates after bowling out West Indies' Alzarri Joseph during the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.(AFP)
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