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‘Those lucky Aussies..’- Iceland Cricket takes dig at Mohammed Hafeez’s comment of Pakistan played better cricket

After the second Test against Australia, Mohammed Hafeez shared his insights on the team’s performance in a press conference.

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After the second Test against Australia, the former Pakistan cricketer and current Team Director, Mohammed Hafeez shared his insights on the team’s performance in a press conference. Hafeez highlighted that Pakistan displayed superior teamwork, expressing pride in their efforts. Hafeez stressed the team’s courage and intent, acknowledging mistakes but maintaining a belief in the numerous positives despite ultimately falling short.

Nevertheless, not everyone was swift to concur. The official handle of Iceland Cricket subtly criticized Hafeez’s comments, expressing astonishment at how the supposedly more talented Pakistan team had endured 16 consecutive losses in Australia. In the second Test, the Pakistan team gave a good fight to the Australian team.

“It’s amazing. How can the more talented and superior team have lost 16 matches in a row in Australia? Surely those lucky Aussies will stop being lucky soon,” Iceland Cricket posted on ‘X’.

 

Mohammad Hafeez commended his team for the valiant effort in the second Test

Even though Hafeez lauded the team for enhanced batting intent and improved bowling, it is crucial to analyze the game impartially. Pakistan did display improvement, particularly in the bowling department with commendable efforts from Shaheen and the pacers. However, labelling them as the superior side might be overly optimistic, considering the disappointing performance of some batters.

Coming onto the final Test at Sydney, it carries special significance as Australian cricket legend David Warner takes his leave from red-ball cricket. Warner’s choice to concentrate on white-ball formats adds a sentimental touch to the match. Over the years Warner has served Australia cricket in all three formats. The south paw batter decided to bid adieu to Test cricket before this Test series. Meanwhile, for Pakistan, the primary objective is improvement and securing a long-awaited victory. Their journey, filled with challenges and positives, unfolds as they prepare for the third test match in Sydney. As we look forward to a memorable farewell for Warner, cricket enthusiasts are keenly anticipating Pakistan’s ongoing progress on the international stage.

 

 

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