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MCC awards Honorary Life Membership to Mohammad Hafeez

Hafeez took to Twitter, to express his gratitude over being awarded the aforementioned honour

MCC awards Honorary Life Membership to Mohammad Hafeez PHOTO: AFP

Former Pakistan cricketer, Mohammad Hafeez, was among the list of finest men and women cricketers, who were awarded honorary life membership of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Wednesday.

Guy Lavender, Chief Executive & Secretary of MCC, said: “We are thrilled to be able to announce our newest cohort of Honorary Life Members of MCC, as we prepare for the new international summer.

“The names that have been announced today are some of the greatest international players of modern times, and we are privileged to now count them as valued Members of our Club.

“We are also pleased to be able to announce two individuals who have been awarded this honour for their monumental contributions off the pitch.”

Hafeez took to Twitter, to express his gratitude over being awarded the aforementioned honour.

“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to @MCCOfficial honouring life membership acknowledging my services to this beautiful game of cricket 🏏. Looking forward to meet new friends & add value as member of MCC,” Hafeez wrote.

 

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to @MCCOfficial honouring life membership acknowledging my services to this beautiful game of cricket 🏏. Looking forward to meet new friends & add value as member of MCC. pic.twitter.com/Z85nkIcnqV

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) April 5, 2023

 

Five Indian players have also been recognised with Honorary Life Membership, including M.S. Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami.

Full list of cricketers, who received Honorary Life Membership:

Merissa Aguilleira – West Indies (2008–2019)

M.S. Dhoni – India (2004–2019)

Jhulan Goswami – India (2002-2022)

Jenny Gunn – England (2004-2019)

Muhammad Hafeez – Pakistan (2003-2021)

Rachael Haynes – Australia (2009-2022)

Laura Marsh – England (2006–2019)

Eoin Morgan – England (2006-2022)

Mashrafe Mortaza – Bangladesh (2001-2020)

Kevin Pietersen – England (2005-2014)

Suresh Raina – India (2005-2018)

Mithali Raj – India (1999-2022)

Amy Satterthwaite – New Zealand (2007-2022)

Yuvraj Singh - India (2000-2017)

Anya Shrubsole – England (2008-2022)

Dale Steyn – South Africa (2004–2020)

Ross Taylor – New Zealand (2006-2022)