Former Pakistan cricket captain Mohammad Hafeez has been named in the latest list of Honorary Life Members of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Wednesday.
MCC is one of the most prestigious cricket clubs in the world that awards Honorary Life Membership to some of the world’s finest cricketers including men and women in recognition of their outstanding international careers.
The announcement of the latest list was made public on 5th April 2023, with Mohammad Hafeez being one of the 16 cricketers to receive the honor.
Hafeez has played almost 400 matches across all formats for Pakistan displaying exceptional all-around skills throughout his career.
Hafeez is the only Pakistani cricketer to have been included in this year’s list, and his inclusion is a testament to his contribution to the game.
Mohammad Hafeez also confirmed the news through his tweet.
Five Indian players, four English players, two Australians, two New Zealanders, one South African, and one West Indian are also on the list.
The latest list of Honorary Life Members of MCC includes Merissa Aguilleira (West Indies), M.S. Dhoni (India), Jhulan Goswami (India), Jenny Gunn (England), Muhammad Hafeez (Pakistan), Rachael Haynes (Australia), Laura Marsh (England), Eoin Morgan (England), Mashrafe Mortaza (Bangladesh), Kevin Pietersen (England), Suresh Raina (India), Mithali Raj (India), Amy Satterthwaite (New Zealand), Yuvraj Singh (India), Anya Shrubsole (England), Dale Steyn (South Africa) and Ross Taylor (New Zealand).