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Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez shared key advice for top-order batters Usman Khan and Sahibzada Farhan to succeed at the international level and cement a permanent place in the national T20I team.
The former captain recently launched a fan-engagement campaign titled #AskProfessor on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, where he responded to questions from cricket followers, offering insights into various aspects of Pakistan cricket.
During the session, Hafeez didn’t hold back from praising young batting talents Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub, calling them the future of Pakistan cricket.
“Abdullah Shafiq & Saim Ayub are the future of Pakistan cricket. May they stay away from all distractions,” he wrote.
Despite Pakistan’s recent run of inconsistent performances, Hafeez made it clear that he continues to back the Men in Green with full passion.
“It hurts as a fan when Pakistan doesn’t do well, but I support them unconditionally and always want the team to succeed,” he shared.
When asked about the highly debated topic of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan’s place in the T20 side, Mohammad Hafeez acknowledged their past contributions but advised them to evolve with the modern game.
“Babar and Rizwan are quality players who have played vital roles in winning matches for Pakistan. They just need to upgrade their approach and skills to become more impactful. They have the talent to do that.”
Hafeez also stood up for Mohammad Rizwan, who has recently been the target of online criticism for his English-speaking skills.
“Sad to see people shaming a star for his language ability. Very sad,” he remarked.
When questioned about what advice he would offer to Babar Azam, Hafeez gave a short but meaningful response: “Keep learning.”
On the Usman Khan vs Sahibzada Farhan debate, Hafeez didn’t pick one over the other but stressed that both need to focus on their fundamentals to thrive at the top level.
“First thing [that] gets challenged at professional level is ur TECHNIQUE. Need to improve it every day,” he stated.
Looking ahead to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Hafeez placed his confidence in Saim Ayub as one of Pakistan’s opening batters, reiterating his belief in the left-hander’s potential.
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