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Former captain Mohammad Hafeez has called on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to shift its focus back to red-ball cricket, following the victory over South Africa in the first Test at the Gaddafi Stadium.
Pakistan’s 93-run win gave them a 1–0 lead in the two-match series, a statement performance against the reigning world Test champions.
Noman Ali and Shaheen Shah Afridi starred with the ball, combining for eight wickets in the second innings to bowl the visitors out for 183 while defending a target of 277.
Taking to the social media platform X, Mohammad Hafeez emphasised that a stronger red-ball structure holds the key to resolving Pakistan’s long-standing issues in other formats as well.
“All formats technical & tactical issues will be resolved if we pay detail attention to red ball cricket of Pakistan,” Hafeez wrote.
“PCB management should prioritise red ball cricket at all levels. Best wishes Mohsin Naqvi.”
Hafeez, who has represented Pakistan in all formats, believes red-ball cricket remains the foundation of technical discipline and mental toughness, qualities that inevitably strengthen performances in shorter versions of the game.
Notably, Pakistan will now look to seal the series when they face South Africa in the second and final Test, scheduled to be played in Rawalpindi from October 20 to 24.
