After the retirement of Pakistan veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez, the cricket fraternity flanked by fans rushed to Twitter to give him a remarkable farewell.
According to cricket fans, the deadly spin bowling attack of Pakistan's side has ended today. The deadly group comprised Shahid Afridi, Saeed Ajmal, and Mohammad Hafeez.
In his 18 years of cricket journey, Professor represented Pakistan in 392 international matches, scoring 12,780 runs and taking 253 wickets, besides also captaining the side in 32 international matches. He was a member of the Pakistan side that won the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 in England and Wales.
Apart from being on the field, he was very supportive when it comes to off-field.
National team skipper Babar Azam, all-rounder Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim, and many others have given a farewell to Professor in different styles. While fans and cricket experts termed Hafeez's retirement "End of an Era." They said that his batting style and services to Pakistan cricket can never be forgotten. The reactions are lined below:
On the eve, Babar Azam wrote "A memorable career comes to an end."
A memorable career comes to an end. I have learnt a lot from @mhafeez22 bhai and his experiences. Thank you for your guidance along the time we shared on the field. Happy retirement, professor! ???? pic.twitter.com/5pF34pPW9J
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) January 3, 2022
Taking to Twitter, Shoaib Malik said "All the best Professor Sahab."
- All the best professor sahab, it has always been a pleasure to be on-
— Shoaib Malik ???????? (@realshoaibmalik) January 3, 2022
field with you, will miss our partnerships... #ThankYouProfessor @MHafeez22 #Cricket #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/qQEm2qSCkP
Wicketkeeper batter Rizwan wrote, "I pray the best for you and your family."
The amount of support, love & learning I got from M. Hafeez bhai is beyond words. I still remember how he asked the SNGPL manager to play me as a specialist batsman & how he believed that I will play for Pakistan. I pray the best for you & your family @MHafeez22 bhai. #Respect pic.twitter.com/Ayx2UJDPR7
— Mohammad Rizwan (@iMRizwanPak) January 3, 2022
Senior Sports Journalist Azhar Khan, while sharing farewell compliments to the Professor, said, "Hafeez will be remembered by fans and Pakistan cricket team."
Mohammad Hafeez, known as Professor of Cricket, has been a great ambassador of the game with so many remarkable performances in his career of over 18 years. Always helped Pakistan team in crucial times and will be remembered always by fans and Pak team.
— Azhar Masood Khan (@AzharMasood786) January 3, 2022
Farewell @MHafeez22 Bhai! pic.twitter.com/V4yLlZlMIm
On the eve, famous cricket statistician Israr Ahmed is hoping that PCB media will make a video on Mohammad Hafeez's international career.
I hope the PCB's media team will make a 15-20 minutes documentary on Mohammad Hafeez's international career interviewing his former and current team members.
— Israr Ahmed Hashmi (@IamIsrarHashmi) January 3, 2022
If not at the ground, we can honor Hafeez digitally.@TheRealPCBMedia @IbrahimBadees @ahsannagi#HafeezRetires
Bravo Professor for standing against the return of spot-fixers. You are ???? of a person. It's disappointing that former PCB chairman didn't agree with your stance. #HafeezRetires #Hafeez #HarHaalMainCricket
— Rizwan Ali (@joji_39) January 3, 2022
Our childhood is over now..!!#Hafeez #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/GZYZdjP5Zt
— Tahreem???? (@tweetsbytahreem) January 3, 2022
End Of An Era ????????
— hoor-babarian ???????? (@HooramSyeda) January 3, 2022
You Will Always Be Remembered. Good Luck For Your Future & Thank You For Your Services ❤️#HafeezRetires pic.twitter.com/hXGJWqK9lX
Thank You #Hafeez Bhai For Your Service ????❤️
— HAFEEZians???? (@NaseerRajput_) January 3, 2022
We Will Always Missed You ???? pic.twitter.com/qMQP71j07b
