LAHORE – Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed has spoken over the issue ofMohammad Hafeez career and future in Pakistan team.
He said that all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez will be featuring in World Cup2019.
“Mohammad Hafeez is an important player and is in our plans for the WorldCup next year,” the skipper said while talking to reporters here on Monday.“We will include him in the team whenever it’s necessary. Chief selectorInzamam-ul-Haq never said that Hafeez’s career is over,” he added.
Last week, after naming the Asia Cup touring squad that omitted the37-year-old former captain, Inzamam said: “Hafeez is a part of the 20-22players that we are considering for the World Cup.
“We select players and we don’t have any right to claim that anybody’scareer has come to an end.”Talking about Asia Cup, the captain said theteam had prepared well for the tournament. “We will try our best to performwell in all three departments,” he added.
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Sarfraz said that spinners would play a key role in the Asia Cup which istaking place in the UAE from September 15 to September 28.“If we bat firstwe will aim to make over 300 runs. Our battling line has the ability to setgood targets,” he added.
“Pakistan A cricket team will also be in the UAE at the same time and if weneed players we can call them.“Fitness of players has improved and thereare many positive developments in the team,” he said.
