Pakistan batting allrounder Mohammad has vehemently denied any of the reports suggesting that groupings in mercurial Pakistan have forced players for a revolt. Hafeez while rubbishing such allegations maintained that they’re a professional bunch of people serving their country at the ongoing quadrennial event. He added they’re keen to give their best in the remainder of team’s fixtures at the ICC World Cup 2019.
The veteran cricketer has backed his teammates following a mediocre show at the ODI showpiece. The Men in Green further went on to lose their seventh encounter overall at the World Cup against India since 1992. In the recently-held high-profile clash, India has thrashed Pakistan by 89 runs on June 16 at the Old Trafford in Manchester.
Recently, the rumours surfaced soon after India-Pakistan encounter culminated in a lop-sided battle which eventually saw fans disparaging Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed for not deciding to bat first.
Concurrently, following a dismal run, Pakistan team is a loss away to run out of knockout stage race. So far, they’ve managed just three points to claim two points which came against World Cup favourites England.
Pakistan team facing a heat following an abysmal show at the ICC World Cup 2019:
As their previous defeat came on Duckworth Lewis (DLS) method, it further saw Rohit Sharma taking Pakistan bowlers to cleaners. Also, KL Rahul alongside skipper Virat Kohli’s fifties has helped India to post 336 runs. Rohit ended up on 140 off 113 deliveries. Well, Kohli faced 65 balls for his 77, whereas, Rahul managed 57 off 78 deliveries.
In reply, following a revised target of 302 in 40 overs, Pakistan managed to post 212 for six.
Amidst all, Hafeez has quashed the reports that there is a rift in Pakistan team. Hafeez reiterated whenever Pakistan end up on losing such stories come to the forth.
We cited a 14-run win over England while adding that time around there was no news of grouping. He said a loss against India has witnessed reports of groupings has taken within Pakistan team.
Mohammad Hafeez backs teammates of Pakistan:
Pakistan’s former skipper Hafeez conceded that the team is united and they support each other in tumultuous times.
“Whenever we lose, these stories of groupings start. We beat England there were no stories of groupings, we lose to India & these stories of groupings in the squad start. We are one, we are united, we are all Pakistanis, we all care about each other,” Hafeez told in England.
In conclusion, Hafeez has admitted the fact that they haven’t played well as a unit. And, he asserted that players should take the onus on themselves to do good for the team.
“All these stories of trouble within the squad are rubbish. The reality is that we simply have not played well enough as a team & all the players need to take responsibility for this,” Hafeez concluded.
Meanwhile, with Pakistan scheduled to face South Africa on June 23 at Lord’s, they’re supposed to win crucial games in a bid to survive in the mega tourney apart from relying on other results as well in between.