Yet Another Former Cricketer Questions 1990s Cricket Legends Over ICC Trophy Failures
Mohammad Hafeez has raised concerns about the country’s cricketing icons from the 1990s, questioning why they failed to secure an ICC trophy despite their dominance in international cricket.
During a discussion with Shoaib Akhtar, Shoaib Malik, and Sana Mir, Hafeez acknowledged their immense talent but pointed out their inability to win a major tournament.
He noted that Pakistan participated in the 1996, 1999, and 2003 World Cups, with the 1999 final being their closest attempt, yet they suffered a heavy defeat.
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Hafeez further reflected on Pakistan’s struggles following that era, stating that the team endured a challenging phase, including a loss in the 2007 T20 World Cup final.
However, he credited Younis Khan’s leadership for securing the 2009 T20 World Cup, which he believed inspired a new generation.
He also mentioned the 2017 Champions Trophy victory as a turning point, adding that while Babar Azam played a minor role in that campaign, his presence helped shape the team’s future.
The discussion took a lighter turn when Shoaib Akhtar highlighted Pakistan’s dominance over India in ODIs, attributing their 73 victories to his playing generation.
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