Hafeez sacked  from Pakistan team director job

Mohammad Hafeez, the former Pakistan captain, assumed the role of Director Cricket in November of last year after Pakistan's horror show in World Cup 2023. 

With an illustrious career spanning 55 Tests, 218 ODIs, and 119 T20Is, he has scored 12,780 runs and taken 253 wickets for Pakistan.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to part ways with Mohammad Hafeez, who served as the director of cricket for the national team. 

PCB's latest decision comes after a period marked by less-than-favorable results, including a series of losses in Test matches in Australia and an ongoing T20I series in New Zealand.

Hafeez's contract situation was further complicated by the sports ministry's suggestion not to proceed with a long-term agreement, leading to his short-term contract concluding after the T20 series in New Zealand. 

Reports indicated that there were concerns about the team's performance under his leadership, as well as the coaching staff, which included new appointments such as Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal, and foreign coaches Simon Helmot and Adam Hollioake.

"The Pakistan Cricket Board extends heartfelt gratitude to Mohammad Hafeez, Director Pakistan men’s cricket team, for his invaluable contributions. Hafeez's passion for the game has inspired players and his mentorship during the tour of Australia and New Zealand have been of immense importance. The PCB wishes Hafeez good luck and success in his future endeavours," PCB tweeted.