Hafeez takes a dig at 90s cricket legends

Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has slammed 90s cricketers for failing to win major ICC tournaments despite their immense talent and dominance in the sport.

The former Pakistan captain made these remarks during the ICC Champions Trophy transmission.

“I am a big admirer of the cricketers from the 1990s, but when we talk about their legacy, it’s clear they didn’t bring home an ICC trophy,” he said.

“They were part of the World Cups in 1996, 1999, and 2003, and despite our strong performances, we lost each time. In fact, we only made it to the 1999 final, and that loss was quite heavy,” he added.

He went on to add that they were megastars as players, but they couldn’t inspire upcoming generation by winning an ICC event.

“After that, we endured a tough phase, losing the 2007 T20 World Cup final. However, in 2009, under Younis Khan’s leadership, we finally secured a title, providing inspiration for the next generation,” he said.

“Unfortunately, a major setback hit Pakistan cricket, and we have yet to fully recover from it. Then came the 2017 Champions Trophy victory, which became a huge source of motivation. Today, people idolize Babar Azam, and while he may not have played a significant role in that tournament, his presence there made an impact.”

Hafeez added that there is no doubt they were talented, but the fact remains that the 1990s stars were unable to clinch an ICC event, despite their immense abilities.