Mohammad Hafeez Lashes Out at PCB Over NOC Denial, Claims Vindication
Mohammad Hafeez Vs PCB: A Renewed Controversy
- Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez criticizes the PCB’s decision to deny Usama Mir a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to participate in the English T20 Blast.
- Hafeez accuses the board of hypocrisy, claiming they are now implementing the same NOC policy he was criticized for enforcing during his short stint as team director.
Hafeez’s Tenure as Team Director: A Time of Controversy
- Mohammad Hafeez was appointed interim director and head coach in November 2023.
- Reports surfaced of his strict approach and controversial decisions, including:
- NOC restrictions on players.
- Denying NOC to Haris Rauf for the BBL, leading to Rauf losing his central contract.
- Barring U-19 players from the domestic T20 Cup.
- These decisions, coupled with Pakistan’s poor performance under his leadership, resulted in his removal from the role.
Mohammad Hafeez Feels Vindicated: PCB Now Faces Similar Issues
- Mir’s NOC denial presents Mohammad Hafeez with an opportunity to criticize the PCB.
- He claims the board is now facing the same problems they used to attack him for.
- Hafeez criticizes the media and fans for “unnecessary targeting” during his time as director.
Mohammad Hafeez’s Social Media Post:
- Hafeez highlights past criticism from media and “paid social media trends” regarding his NOC policy.
- He questions who is to blame now, suggesting the NOC policy is a mutual agreement between players and the PCB within the central contract framework.
Pakistan’s Recent Performance:
- Despite a recent T20I series win in Ireland, Pakistan’s overall performance remains inconsistent.
- They suffered a heavy defeat in the second T20I against England, raising concerns ahead of the T20 World Cup.
- Rain washed out the remaining matches of the England series, leaving Pakistan with a chance to end the tour on a winning note.
