Hafeez vows to present truth in front of nation over poor performances in Aus, NZ
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Former Pakistan skipper Mohammad Hafeez has announced to hold a press conference after his return from the New Zealand tour, reported the 24NewsHd TV channel on Sunday.
As per the sources, the Pakistan National Team Director will put forward the truth before the nation over losses in Australia and New Zealand.
His journey with the national cricket team has reportedly reached its conclusion. Hafeez’s contract, which was set to expire on December 15, allowed him to fulfill his duties until the fifth match against New Zealand on January 21.
He will also shed light on why fines were imposed on players, changes in approach, rotation policy, and much more.
It is expected that the presser will be held in Lahore on January 26 (Friday).
It must be noted that Hafeez was appointed Team Director before the Test series in Australia, where Pakistan team were whitewashed 3-0.
New Zealand also thrashed the Men in Green 4-1 in the T20I series.
Earlier, local media reported that the journey of Hafeez will conclude after the T20I series against New Zealand.
Hafeez, nicknamed Professor, had a contract with the side till December 15. As soon as the 43-year-old will reach Pakistan, PCB would ask him not to continue.
Meanwhile, it is also expected that other coaches and officials recruited by PCB during the ex-Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf will also resign.
Hafeez's contract extension papers were sent to the offices of Patron Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination but they did not extend the contract.
On January 19, Zaka Ashraf stepped down as the chairman of the PCB Management Committee during a meeting with the members. He announced that he had decided to tender his resignation as chairman and member of the MC.
In his concluding remarks, he thanked the PCB Patron for the confidence and trust reposed by him and extended his best wishes and prayers for the betterment of Pakistan cricket.
Chief Election Commissioner Shah Khawar will take over the PCB as chief till the general elections.