Sarfaraz hits back at Hafeez after ‘number one wicketkeeper’ jibe

Pakistan’s former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has hit back at veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez after the latter’s remarks about wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan.

In-form wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan hit a maiden T20 international hundred as Pakistan edged out South Africa by three runs in a thrilling last-over finish to the series opener in Lahore on Thursday.

Rizwan, who scored his maiden Test hundred in Pakistan's second Test win in Rawalpindi earlier this week, has established himself as a key member of the national side in the recent past.

In a tweet after the match, Hafeez praised Rizwan but also stated that the latter was not considered Pakistan’s number one wicketkeeper-batsman despite good performances.

Replying to Hafeez, Sarfaraz said that “whoever has played for Pakistan has always been number one for the country and “respected accordingly”.

We are all behind Rizwan and wish that he plays many more amazing innings for our beloved country.

— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) February 12, 2021

Aur ayende bhee jisko bhee chance milega wo Pakistan ke liye number ONE hee huga. We expect nothing but positiveness coming from an international player who has played so many games for Pakistan. #JustSaying🙏🏼

— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) February 12, 2021