“RIP Pakistan domestic cricket”: Mohammad Hafeez’s reaction to squad announcement

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has made sharp reaction to Pakistan squad announcement for the New Zealand series.

Pakistan on Tuesday announced its 17 member squad for the New Zealand. Squad include names of Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir who came out of retirement recently.

Hafeez, who served as the team’s director and head coach for a brief stint, took to his X, formerly Twitter, account where he posted a short four-word message.

“#RIP Pakistan domestic cricket,” Mohammad Hafeez posted on X.

Earlier Hafeez parted ways with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as director of the men’s national side. The dig is said to be indirectly aimed at selection of Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir who have been given preference in selection despite not having played domestic cricket for years.

Earlier Pacer Mohammad Amir and all-rounder Imad Wasim, who recently reversed their retirement, were called as Pakistan announced the squad for the New Zealand series.

Pakistan squad for New Zealand series
Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Amir, Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Khan, Zaman Khan, Usama Mir

Non-travelling reserves: Haseebullah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha