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‘Bit of Virat Kohli …winning the game was everything’ — Mohammad Hafeez and Basit Ali praise Sanju Samson | Cricket News

‘Bit of Virat Kohli …winning the game was everything’ — Mohammad Hafeez and Basit Ali praise Sanju Samson | Cricket News

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Sanju Samson delivered one of the defining innings of this T20 World Cup, guiding India to a tense but ultimately comfortable chase of 196 against West Indies and securing their place in the last four of the tournament. With senior openers Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan both falling cheaply, it was Samson who steadied the ship and then accelerated at precisely the right moments — drawing effusive praise from analysts and former cricketers on Pakistan. For veteran commentator and former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali, the innings triggered a comparison to one of cricket’s all-time greats. “You could see a bit of Virat Kohli in his batting — how to pick runs off different bowlers — and he’s got power too.” Speaking on his YouTube channel CricketInsight with Basit Ali, the former batsman broke down exactly what set Samson apart from the rest of India’s batting lineup on the night. “Sanju was given a clear plan, and even during the powerplay, he was the one scoring the most. The way Sanju batted, I was making a …

Mohammad Hafeez slams Pakistan think tank: ‘The way team was playing was incomprehensible to any cricket critic’ | Cricket News

Mohammad Hafeez slams Pakistan think tank: ‘The way team was playing was incomprehensible to any cricket critic’ | Cricket News

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4 min readUpdated: Mar 1, 2026 01:14 PM IST Former Pakistan T20I captain Mohammad Hafeez slammed team management after Pakistan cricket team’s campaign ended in the ongoing T20 World Cup with a five-run victory over Sri Lanka on Saturday. Batting first against the tournament co-hosts, Pakistan managed to score 212 for 8, and needed to restrict Sri Lanka to 147 or below. But it wasn’t to be. Former Pakistan pace legend Shoaib Akhtar also branded the think tank as “completely clueless”. After elimination, knives were out in TV studios for the team management, particularly coach Mike Hesson and captain Salman Ali Agha. “I will sum it up as the end of a painful debacle. Right from the start, the way the Pakistan team was playing was incomprehensible to any cricket critic. But it kept going,” an irate Hafeez said on the Game On Hai show. “I believe this World Cup has totally exposed the Pakistan think tank’s planning. Whatever policy the think tank created and their decision-making process has been exposed. The captaincy (of Agha) …

‘Total failure of ICC’: Mohammad Hafeez on politics that played out before IND vs PAK was back on track | Cricket News

‘Total failure of ICC’: Mohammad Hafeez on politics that played out before IND vs PAK was back on track | Cricket News

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3 min readFeb 10, 2026 01:02 PM IST On a day when the India vs Pakistan game at the ongoing T20 World Cup was finally back on track, former Pakistan Mohammad Hafeez slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for letting the situation escalate to this stage that it needed to bargain with the Pakistan Cricket Board. The decision by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) came after weeks of refusing to play against India in Colombo at the T20 World Cup. It was a forfeit that could have cost the ICC about $174 million. In making peace, the ICC also announced that Bangladesh will host an ICC event prior to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2031. Pakistan’s decision to boycott the game was taken by its government, after the Bangladesh team was ejected from the T20 World Cup for refusing to play in India due to “security concerns”. “What was the conclusion of the politics played with the sport over the last two or three weeks? First, we must look at the pain caused to …

“Who Left A Legacy, You?”: Pakistan Legend Shoaib Akhtar Hits Back At Mohammad Hafeez

“Who Left A Legacy, You?”: Pakistan Legend Shoaib Akhtar Hits Back At Mohammad Hafeez

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Former Pakistan stalwarts Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Hafeez have clashed over a difference of opinion regarding the legacy left behind by Pakistan cricketers of the previous generation. Hafeez had stated that the era of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis failed to deliver an ICC trophy for Pakistan. Instead, he said that it was the Pakistan team led by Younis Khan which won the T20 World Cup in 2009 and left a legacy for the future generations. However, Akhtar has retorted at Hafeez’s comments brutally. “I am a big admirer of the cricketers from the 1990s, but when we talk about their legacy, it’s clear they didn’t bring home an ICC trophy,” Hafeez had told Akhtar earlier. “They were part of the World Cups in 1996, 1999, and 2003, and despite our strong performances, we lost each time. In fact, we only made it to the 1999 final, and that loss was quite heavy,” Hafeez further said. However, Akhtar has now responded to Hafeez’s comments speaking on a Pakistan Super League (PSL)-based television show …

Inzamam, Wasim Akram Slams Hafeez Over Offending Comments on 90s Cricketers

Inzamam, Wasim Akram Slams Hafeez Over Offending Comments on 90s Cricketers

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Inzamam-ul-Haq and Wasim Akram has slammed former captain Mohammad Hafeez for his remarks about the 90s cricketers. He has questioned the legacy of 90s cricketers after current team’s failure in Champions Trophy. Mohammad Hafeez’s offensive remarks underlined the failure of the 90s cricketers to win ICC titles as a reason for the lack of motivation in Pakistan Cricket. “They didn’t win an ICC event – they lost in 1996, 1999, and 2003. We reached one final and lost that badly. As stars, as players, they were the mega superstars. But then they couldn’t inspire us by winning an ICC event,” Hafeez said. “I am a huge fan of those who played in the 1990s, but when it comes to legacy, they left nothing for Pakistan,” Mohammad Hafeez concluded. Reacting to his comments, Wasim Akram said that he doesn’t want to spend time speaking about people who have left his life. Mohammad Hafeez (image: PCB) “I have lots to say about people who have been saying all this. But I don’t want to give them attention. …

‘He was a better and bigger performer’: Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Akhtar compare Hardik Pandya to Abdul Razzaq | Cricket News

‘He was a better and bigger performer’: Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Akhtar compare Hardik Pandya to Abdul Razzaq | Cricket News

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Former Pakistan cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Hafeez would compare Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya to another ex-Pakistan player Abdul Razzaq and both would agree that Razzaq was a better player than Hardik. However, Hafeez would also concede that Pakistan cricket should have taken more care of Razzaq and also the player himself should have responded more. “I would agree with him. You take out the details of Abdul Razzaq’s performances. He was a better and bigger performer. But the system didn’t look after him and the player also didn’t respond that much. He was limited in his skills and didn’t try to outdo his own potential. Whatever I’ve seen of Razzaq, he was better than this version of Hardik,” Hafeez said speaking on ‘Game on Hai.’ “Hardik is no Marshall, Waqar, Lee or Srinath. It’s just his mindset. You throw him the new ball, he does it. You ask him in to bowl in the middle, he does it. However, he is not that powerful hitter also. He had given that belief that the world …

Mohammad Hafeez Attacks ’90s Pakistan Stars’, Sparks Awkward Interaction With Pakistan Great

Mohammad Hafeez Attacks ’90s Pakistan Stars’, Sparks Awkward Interaction With Pakistan Great

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An awkward incident took place on live television between former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez and pace great Shoaib Akhtar. During a discussion on PTV Sports, Hafeez questioned the legacy of players who represented Pakistan in the 90s and early 2000s, saying that they failed to inspire the next generation by failing to win a number of ICC events during their time. Former Pakistan pacer Akhtar, who was also part of the side during the 90s and early 2000s, was also part of the same discussion, but he seemed agitated while Hafeez was having a go at the former players.  “I am a huge fan of those who played in the 1990s but when it comes to legacy, they left nothing for Pakistan. They didn’t win an ICC event – they lost the (World Cups of) 1996, 1999 and 2003. We reached one final (in the 1999 World Cup) and lost that badly. As stars, as players, they were the mega superstars. But then they couldn’t inspire us by winning an ICC event. Then …

‘They left no legacy’: Mohammed Hafeez slams ’90s Pakistan team in live TV exchange with Shoaib Akhtar | Cricket News

‘They left no legacy’: Mohammed Hafeez slams ’90s Pakistan team in live TV exchange with Shoaib Akhtar | Cricket News

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Hosting their first ICC tournament in over two decades, Pakistan’s early group-stage exit from the Champions Trophy has triggered widespread criticism from former cricketers and experts. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side failed to notch up a win in three games, losing to New Zealand and India while their final game at home against Bangladesh was washed out. However, former Pakistan captain and head coach Mohammed Hafeez curiously targetted the yesteryear stars of the country in failing to inspire the next generations. Hafeez’s comments made for an awkward exchange during the OutSide Edge Live show, which also comprised ’90s Pakistan pace sensation Shoaib Akhtar, besides Shoaib Malik and Sana Mir. 01 What did Hafeez say about Pakistan’s 1990s cricket superstars? “I am a huge fan of those who played in the 1990s but when it comes to legacy, they left nothing for Pakistan. They didn’t win an ICC event – they lost the (World Cups of) 1996, 1999 and 2003. We reached one final (in the 1999 World Cup) and lost that badly.” 02 Hafeez’s thoughts on …

‘Let’s move on from them’: Mohammad Hafeez wants PAK to look past Shaheen Afridi and co in pace department | Cricket News

‘Let’s move on from them’: Mohammad Hafeez wants PAK to look past Shaheen Afridi and co in pace department | Cricket News

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Former Pakistan player Mohammad Hafeez slammed the Men in Green’s pace attack consisting of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf after their 6-wicket loss against India in Dubai on Sunday which has put them on the brink of an early exit from the tournament. Hafeez said that it was time for Pakistan to look ahead from this pace trio and give others a chance. “Since the Asia Cup in 2023, we were expecting this trio of Shaheen, Naseem, and Haris to deliver trophies for us. But they’ve been unsuccessful. The 2023 World Cup, a disaster. The 2022 T20 tournament in Melbourne, a disaster. And now, this Champions Trophy, another failure,” he said in PTV’s coverage of the Champions Trophy. “It is time to realise that these guys, according to many people they have skills but these skills are not enough for them to win Pakistan the big tournaments. They are not proving themselves capable of helping Pakistan win a big tournament. Let’s move on from them. Let’s bring other people. Let’s go with …

“Deserves To Be Called King” Mohammad Hafeez Makes Huge Praise on Virat Kohli

“Deserves To Be Called King” Mohammad Hafeez Makes Huge Praise on Virat Kohli

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Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez has slammed the PR agencies who hyped Babar Azam as the ‘King’ in social media and added that if anyone deserves the title will be Virat Kohli. Hafeez’s comments come after an exceptional performance from Virat Kohli who slammed his 51st ODI century during India’s chase of 241 runs against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025. Kohli finished his hundred with a four and also completed India’s innings. In Sharp contrast, former Pakistan Babar Azam was not able to do well despite getting off to a solid start. Babar Azam scored 23 runs off 26 deliveries in a show of intent in the first powerplay, but got out to Hardik Pandya’s harmless delivery in the 9th over of the match. Speaking after the match, Hafeez hailed Virat Kohli as the big match player and said that Kohli has scored runs all across the world and deserves the title of ‘King’. Virat Kohli and Babar Azam (image: X) “Virat is high stage performer. He looks out for big occasions and performs. …