"Exposed Many Faces": Hafeez's Cryptic Tweet Following Pakistan's Series Comeback
Fans took Hafeez's comments as a critique of Babar Azam, particularly given the backlash surrounding his exclusion from the squad. It’s noteworthy that Hafeez previously served as Pakistan's team director and interim coach but was dismissed after a series of disappointing results.
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez expressed his strong sentiments on social media after Pakistan's remarkable turnaround in their Test series against England, sealing a 2-1 victory at home. Following a lackluster start, Pakistan rebounded impressively thanks to standout performances from spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, both of whom were reinstated to the squad mid-series.
Hafeez's tweet, which hinted at 'exposing faces,' stirred speculation among fans about its intended target. While he didn't name anyone directly, many interpreted his remarks as potentially aimed at Babar Azam, the star batter who was dropped from the team during the series.
"Two faces, Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, with star impactful performances brought home series win for Pakistan after more than three years. More importantly, their performances exposed many faces," Hafeez tweeted.
After losing the first Test in Multan, Pakistan made significant changes to their lineup, dropping Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah. In their absence, Kamran Ghulam, Sajid Khan, and Noman Ali were introduced into the team. Ghulam made an impressive debut with a century, while Sajid and Noman dominated with a combined total of 39 wickets across the final two Tests, effectively leading Pakistan to victory.
In a stunning display on Day 3 of the third Test, Pakistan bowled out England for a mere 112 runs. Chasing a modest target of 36 runs, they successfully completed the task in just 3.1 overs. This victory marks Pakistan's first home series win since February 2021.
The win elevates Pakistan to seventh place in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings, while England slips to sixth. As the cricketing world reacts to Hafeez's tweet and Pakistan's comeback, the team's performance has reignited discussions about leadership and team dynamics within the squad.
