The former all-rounder emphasized the importance of maintaining concentration during professional cricket matches
Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez unleashed a barrage of criticism aimed at the Pakistan cricket team following their premature exit from the T20 World Cup.
Hafeez, who had served as the team director from November 2023 to February 2024 and also as the interim head coach, held nothing back in his assessment.
Speaking to renowned cricket personalities Michael Vaughan and Adam Gilchrist, Hafeez revealed the team's lack of discipline during matches.
"You tell me, Gilly if a player is sleeping in the dressing room while we're playing Test cricket. 4-5 players are sleeping in the dressing room. Should I allow that as a team director?" Hafeez questioned.
Responding with a touch of humor, Vaughan quipped, "Are they tired?" to which Hafeez continued with a serious tone, "I really don't know. I went into the dressing room and found 4 5 players sleeping while playing Test cricket. I was like, 'How come you guys can do that?' If you do something like this, you cannot be a part of this team."
The former all-rounder emphasized the importance of maintaining concentration during professional cricket matches.
"I want you guys to stay focused during the game and off the game, whatever you guys do, it is your own life; I never get involved in it. But in the professional timings of the game, I want you guys to focus on the game. Stay in touch. If you are a fast bowler, you can have a rest and a good ice bath, but you need to concentrate on the game of cricket, like how the other team is also doing. You cannot switch yourself off during the game, but unfortunately, the media didn't like it," he concluded.