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[Saba Sports News] Just a day after his departure from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohammad Hafeez has stirred up controversy by vowing to reveal what he describes as ‘amateur non-cricketing facts’ that have led to the team’s lackluster performances. Following his removal as Director of Pakistan Cricket on February 15, Hafeez has been vocal about his intentions to disclose the reasons behind Pakistan’s recent on-field failures.
His stint as Director began in the wake of Pakistan’s unsatisfactory performance at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, with a mandate to overhaul the team’s dynamics. However, a series of poor outcomes marred his tenure, culminating in his sudden exit.
In a candid statement on his official social media, Hafeez criticized the PCB and announced his plan to bring to light the various factors—related to cricket and otherwise—that he believes have undermined Pakistan’s cricketing endeavors during his brief tenure.
“I always Prioritise and represented Pakistan with dignity and Pride. I accepted the new role as a Director pcb with great passion to make positive reforms but Unfortunately my designated tenure which was offered by @TheRealPCB for 4 years was cut short for 2 mnths on the account of New chairmanship. Best wishes for Pakistan cricket future. As always, I foremost take responsibility and put myself accountable for all my executions in my given time and will accordingly reveal all the cricketing and other amateur non cricketing facts which ensue bad performances. Stay tuned.”
Despite his initial enthusiasm for the role, purportedly aimed at implementing positive changes within Pakistani cricket, Hafeez highlighted that his expected four-year term was unexpectedly shortened to just two months following a change in PCB leadership.
He also took personal responsibility for his actions and decisions during his time in office, indicating a readiness to discuss the challenges and internal issues faced by Pakistan cricket, suggesting underlying problems within the PCB’s management and operations.