February 17, 2026 03:17 am (IST)
Hafeez steps down as Pakistan T20 captain
Islamabad, Apr 3 (IBNS): Pakistani all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has quit as the country's T20 skipper.
He made the move after Pakistan failed to reach the semi-finals of the ongoing World T20 under his captaincy.
"Hafeez met with the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday and says he accepted the responsibility of the team´s poor performance," Geo News reported.
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