Pakistan allrounder opening batsman and spinner Mohammad Hafeez has announced his retirement from International cricket, ending a career over 18 years. Hafeez ,Who made his International debut in 2003 in an ODI against Zimbabwe, has appeared in 392 international matched for Pakistan (PCB). Professor has scored 12,780 runs and took 253 wickets
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 has been 13th iso far in 2014
Hafeez has faced many restrictions in his career from ICC but he proved himself a good all roudner ! 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 say good-bye to international cricket with pride and satisfaction. In fact, I have earned and accomplished more than I had vinitially 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.
Many Legends and current crickets praises and congratulate M. Hafeez !
Many a great battle with this man, end of the day, we had the best time and memories we can enjoy forever!
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) January 3, 2022
Congratulations on a wonderful international career!
Inspired your nation and played the game the right way, well done 👊 @MHafeez22 pic.twitter.com/dJ9zyjcVYT
Hafeez announces retirement from international cricket
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 3, 2022
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Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has announced his retirement from international cricket. pic.twitter.com/rpTpT3jp6f
— ICC (@ICC) January 3, 2022
The incredible journey of some amazing & pure class with unique timer of the ball has come to an end today.
— Haris Rauf (@HarisRauf14) January 3, 2022
@MHafeez22 bhai retirement is indeed a void for cricket fraternity that can't hardly be filled as it would require some real struggle to fill the void. pic.twitter.com/eKysxV2klc
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) January 3, 2022