Hafeez refuses to play alongside Amir in BPL

E-Paper | June 08, 2026

Pakistan's batsman Mohammad Hafeez turned down an offer from Chittagong Vikings to feature in the Bangladesh Premier League as the franchise had already signed tainted fast bowler Mohammad Amir.

Hafeez reportedly turned down an offer of around 10 million Pakistani rupees as the franchise snapped up Amir in a pre-draft deal.

The former captain said he could not 'share a dressing room with a player who tarnished the image of Pakistan.'

“It is not about individuals or any personality clash. It is about the image of Pakistan cricket. I cannot play with any player who has tarnished and brought a bad name to the country,” Hafeez was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.

“This is my personal opinion and this is not just about Pakistani players, it's about all players,” the 35-year-old added.

“I didn't get a direct offer from the BPL team but some agent came up with the offer and I turned it down only because I didn't want to share a dressing room with that player.”

The 35-year-old has publicly aired his feelings about Amir, Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif in the past as well.

Recently, when the Pakistan team was practicing at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore, its former bowling coach Mohammad Akram invited Amir to bowl to Hafeez in the nets but Hafeez flatly refused to face the left-armer because of his tainted past.

Hafeez is also said to be among a group of players in the Pakistan side who are strongly opposed to allowing the spot-fixing trio to play for the national team again in any format.

The BPL has signed around 16 top players from Pakistan and most of these players will go to Bangladesh straight from Dubai after the T20 series against England.

The top players include Shahid Afridi, Saeed Ajmal, Umar Akmal, Kamran Akmal, Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah.

Amir, the Akmal brothers and Ajmal have all been signed up by Chittagong.

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Seriously !?

Nov 21, 2015 05:45pm

Mr. Hafeez this guy has served his sentence for his mistake. I hope you can find 11 highly ethical people to play with...

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Parry

Nov 21, 2015 05:47pm

Respect for Hafeez on this!!!

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A. Ali

Nov 21, 2015 05:47pm

typical style of doing it on other's instructions. we all know which commentator was whistle blower for this issue. he has served his punishment for God sake let him play.

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mystreeman

Nov 21, 2015 05:47pm

Commendable decision.

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Yaar Nawab

Nov 21, 2015 05:47pm

Looks like poor Hafeez didn't get an offer !!!!

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miristan

Nov 21, 2015 05:49pm

Hafeez Please retire from active cricket . Please do not impose your distorted values on others . the guy has paid for his crime. Every one makes mistake in his life no one is perfect.

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anwar saeed USA

Nov 21, 2015 05:51pm

I 100% agree with Mr. Hafeez decision not to play with the disgraced Amir and other convicted in the spot fixing scandal. I really admire his decision. We need people like Hafeez in Pakistani team.

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Anuj

Nov 21, 2015 05:52pm

Respect for Hafeez! Unlike our news channels who host Azhar and Jadeja as experts daily knowing their tainted past.

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Harmony-1©

Nov 21, 2015 05:53pm

One should not be punished for eternity...even Almighty forgives!!!

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Naveed

Nov 21, 2015 05:54pm

Well done Mr. Hafeez.

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Shahid

Nov 21, 2015 05:54pm

@Seriously !? Once a cheat always a cheat.

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Mansoor Sajid

Nov 21, 2015 05:55pm

I thought Hafeez towards the end of his career will have matured enough to thing and act out of the box, however, saadly that doesn't appear the case. Pakistan does need a fast bowler in its true sense and it high time that PCB as well as players should welcome back a young talent in the person of Amir to fill that gap which remains vacant since the departure of Imran, Waseem and Wiqar.

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zem

Nov 21, 2015 05:56pm

Unfrtuantly as a Player he is much better thn you Mr Professr!!!You playing for Pakistan not for ur talent,playing by Sifarasi! Have u done any gr8 contribution for Pakistan till now.Ppl like you Waqar Shaoib as long as in Pakistan team Pakistan keep going down!!He already finish his ban.He has capability to lift Pakistan up unfrtunately Professr you dnt have!!!!

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Javed Shafi

Nov 21, 2015 05:57pm

I fully endorse Hafeez as regards tainted players they should NOT be allowed to play in any format of the game.It should be zero tolerance.Bad for cricket,Pakistan and future young players.They will think one can get away with it.Not acceptable.Well done Hafeez to stand up to this principle.If all Pakistani people stand up and say NO to corruption.Pakistan will become a great country.

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Pakistani

Nov 21, 2015 05:59pm

Amir must be allowed to play. He has served his sentence and now he is cleared. Look at Dhoni, Raina..... they even dont get charged and play. Come on man. Help Amir to come out of this.

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Ali

Nov 21, 2015 05:59pm

I think rather than bringing a player who has served his time and worked hard to come back. Maybe Hafeez can act mature enough to keep his personal opinion aside and rather help the person become a better individual. He was freaking 18-19 at that time. Could have been a lot of pressure on him etc. One can make wrong judgements, he didn't accept to do a robbery, maybe just got carried away with the whole plot. It was wrong and he never backed out from accepting responsibility of it.

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Danish Habib

Nov 21, 2015 06:00pm

Says the guy who has been bowling with illegal action

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Viv

Nov 21, 2015 06:01pm

As if this saint has never commited any mistake! i think there was never any real offer made and he turned it around to get some mileage.

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miristan

Nov 21, 2015 06:02pm

Mr. Hafeez Please retire you have passed your prime , you will not be missed. while Amir has been missed he is very valuable player and an asset of Pakistan we love him.

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OpenEyes

Nov 21, 2015 06:03pm

@Yaar Nawab - Read the article before commenting, Hafeez TURNED DOWN offer.

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zem

Nov 21, 2015 06:04pm

So Professer be ready for retire!U not talking like a professer ?R u realy Professer n from Which college/Uni?If u have dignity ethics u should retire n leave the place for young generation....

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Shahid

Nov 21, 2015 06:04pm

@Yaar Nawab “I didn't get a direct offer from the BPL team but some agent came up with the offer and I turned it down only because I didn't want to share a dressing room with that player.” He may have served his time but he will always be classed as someone who brought the came to disrepute. Besides, the series he played in England, Pakistan still lost 3-1 anyway to a strong England team. Find other bowlers, and keep filth out or youre just going to set an example to everyone that you can cheat.

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shehzad

Nov 21, 2015 06:04pm

salute Mohammed Hafeez ! shows his personal value set in declining a lucrative offer - As for Akmal brothers they are character less anyway

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anees from zaida

Nov 21, 2015 06:09pm

Who is Hafeez?

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Imtiaz

Nov 21, 2015 06:09pm

Shabash Professor Hafeez, well said. Stand up that you may be seen.

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Chishti

Nov 21, 2015 06:11pm

Can't agree more with Hafeez, Amir should choose some other profession.

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commentswala

Nov 21, 2015 06:13pm

Hafeez is getting a little over confident..its time to remind of Dale Steyn !!

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Girish

Nov 21, 2015 06:14pm

@Pakistani. Pls. donot try to do an analogy with Dhoni as he does not need your approval to prove his brilliance as a player and an individual. The accolades won by him for India are un-parallel to any of your captains.

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Arslan

Nov 21, 2015 06:15pm

Hafeez is a good guy however this is double standards as he's all too willing to be coached by Waqar.

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Muhammad Asif Razzaq

Nov 21, 2015 06:15pm

Who we are to decide someone is good or bad, Professor, how about 0thers with whom you were sharing Dressing Rooms? There must be other reasons, I have not seen since long Green shirts, PCB management, senior players all on the same page thinking for Pakistan, most of them keep going with grudges for each others, making the team to loose many times.

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haider shaikh

Nov 21, 2015 06:17pm

Mr. Hafeez, please focus on your batting and dont try to be a "professor."

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Yaseen

Nov 21, 2015 06:17pm

A patriotic player..... Respect....

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Arshad Hussain

Nov 21, 2015 06:17pm

Hafeez by saying this "I am with You" means "I am with Pakistan". Proud to be with Pakistan and Person like you.

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Yasmin

Nov 21, 2015 06:19pm

Thank you now please get out make way for thousands of young talents out there

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Arslan

Nov 21, 2015 06:20pm

With people like Rameez and Hafeez, Amir should migrate and play for a nation that treats him right.

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Arshad Hussain

Nov 21, 2015 06:21pm

This is the situation of Pride. And those 3 players tried to overcome the Patriotism.

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Canada

Nov 21, 2015 06:21pm

You wouldn't imagine many PK players turning down so much money and I have no doubt he was offered a contract, there are much worse players that were offered one. He's a man that stand by his principles, right or wrong I can respect that.

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Nov 21, 2015 06:22pm

What a poor decision by hafeez ! I stand by Amir

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Javed Shafi

Nov 21, 2015 06:26pm

I have read the various comments of readers in favour of Amir.it is not forgiveness which is the issue,it is the principle gentleman. Once you start compromising breaking the rule of law of cricket you not only destroy that institution but you also bring in bad blood in support which should be above board.people of Pakistan think for a minute you want a clean upright Pakistan cricket or a corrupt cricket?dont ruin Pakistan as it is we are in abad shape in all forms.Rise wake up Pakistani people

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Anuj

Nov 21, 2015 06:26pm

@Pakistani That's related to IPL not international cricket. Try to differentiate.

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Khalid

Nov 21, 2015 06:27pm

There are not many people in Pakistan who would refuse the opportunity to earn money in a legitimate way in this manner and for that we all must appreciate the stand Hafeez has taken.

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Asim Khan

Nov 21, 2015 06:29pm

Well done Hafeez, the true Pakistani cricketing fans are behind you, and your decision making is a true reflection on the spirit of the game and the reputation of the nation.

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Ahmad

Nov 21, 2015 06:32pm

Hafeez refused to face the left armer? We all know why ;)

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MrA2Z

Nov 21, 2015 06:33pm

Then go for retirement.

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razahaider_210@hotmail.com

Nov 21, 2015 06:33pm

Mr. Hafiz, plz stop playing for Pakistan as long as Waqar Younis and Mushtaq Ahmed are in the coaching staff. They were also fined by Mr. Justice Qayyum. Also you are good for nothing outsise Asia. Amir has served his ban and jail, he has all the right to come back.

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Naveed,USA

Nov 21, 2015 06:34pm

I hope Haheez or any of his teammates will not play national side when Amir gets a call back. PCB should ban those players who refuse to play or objection to induct Amir in the national side.I think except for a couple of players no one has the cricketing abilities like Amir-they are not world class players.Amir has the guts to be recognized as a world class player again. To error human;To forgive divine.

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ukz

Nov 21, 2015 06:35pm

He was hardly 18 when he committed the crime. Plus he has served his term. Now no need to over act.

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Yasir

Nov 21, 2015 06:36pm

Looks like hafeez's habit of enforcing runouts will end with return of Amir. He cannot be trusted again by Pakistan cricketers as he might report it to anticorruption unit of the ICC.

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Naveed,USA

Nov 21, 2015 06:36pm

@miristan You are right!!!!!

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Angry Pitbull

Nov 21, 2015 06:39pm

@Pakistani why unnecessarily dragging Dhoni and Raina name in to this topic, They never been tainted nor charged for malpractice any time.

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Nasir

Nov 21, 2015 06:43pm

Bravo. Salute Hafiz for taking a brave and commendable stand. Amir & Co got their chance to serve the nation and sold it for money. True, they have served their sentence, but no one can wipe out the ignominy and disgrace they brought for their country. I could clearly see the trail left behind by Amir & Co. when Michael Vaughan voiced his suspicion over the third ODI in the recent Pak-England series. PLEASE FORGET THE TAINTED TRIO AND PUT FAITH IN THE COUNTRY'S TALENT.

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Hassan

Nov 21, 2015 06:44pm

Amir has served his punishment. There is no legal reason left for not playing along with Amir. What if somehow Hafeez's son do the same mistake out of arrogance or anything? Will Hafeez change the home from his son? Will he stop living in same home along with his son?

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Sunil

Nov 21, 2015 06:45pm

At least you should show unity in international areana, whatever be a difference he is from same country

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Disgusted

Nov 21, 2015 06:46pm

@miristan you are a very dumb person. He is not imposing you are imposing. It is such trash that has been nibbling at all the good in our society.

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khan

Nov 21, 2015 06:47pm

I agree with Hafiz and respect his opinion. They should be barred or life m the game. I hope that countries not grant them visa as they are convicted criminals and have served jail time. Support the younger generation who stood by Pakistan and are our future.

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M Rafique

Nov 21, 2015 06:49pm

An appreciable step, others to follow.

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Ali

Nov 21, 2015 06:49pm

Respect man.

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Yamin

Nov 21, 2015 06:49pm

The whole team should boycott the Spot Fixing Trio. Kudos to Hafeez for taking the initiative.

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Muhammed Ali

Nov 21, 2015 06:50pm

Hafeez i bet that if you did any wrong and were banned you would be begging for a 2nd chance..

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Khalid

Nov 21, 2015 06:50pm

@Seriously !? very rightly said. And he was also minor at the time he was involved in spot fixing. There are also allegation against Waqar younis in the past. Will Hafeez not play under his coaching?

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Shahid

Nov 21, 2015 06:51pm

@Sunil Did Harbhajan show unity when he slapped Sreesanth across the face on live tv?

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Amit

Nov 21, 2015 06:52pm

Give a guy a chance pls. Though Hafeez is correct in his opinion....

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Shahid

Nov 21, 2015 06:52pm

@khan Ye exactly, rather have hard working cricketers like Rahat Ali, Imran Khan or Anwar Ali in the team over cheats.

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Disgusted

Nov 21, 2015 06:54pm

@ukz only habitual criminals coming from similar background would support Amir.

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Anuj

Nov 21, 2015 06:58pm

@Shahid or shoaib akhtar when he hit Asif with bat.

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Shahid

Nov 21, 2015 06:58pm

@Khalid That wasnt in his playing career so he cant really comment on it.

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Amadeus

Nov 21, 2015 07:03pm

just see this guy's attitude. He is overtly moralistic and creating an issue from a non-issue. This guy is suffering from 'more loyal than the queen's syndrome'. See, when ICC and PCB have no issue with Amir's inclusion, then who is Mr. Hafeez to raise such objection.

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shahram

Nov 21, 2015 07:07pm

@A. Ali You mean to say Rameez raja is the man behind the humiliating Pakistan?

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Arif

Nov 21, 2015 07:08pm

Good job! If someone do corruption in for instance a company and get caught and then sentenced and served, he would never get rehired by the same company. I tend to not understand this logic that we should let him in the team as he has served his sentence. He can do whatever in his life but please don't let him wear the green shirt again.

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Mkathryn

Nov 21, 2015 07:10pm

Interesting the pot calling the kettle black !

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Gina

Nov 21, 2015 07:15pm

Hafeez is lying!!! According to Chittagong Viking adviser Akram Khan "He was never offered to play for the team"

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Salma Shahid

Nov 21, 2015 07:15pm

Amir should be selected in the national team and then let Hafeez retire if he dares to.

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Khan

Nov 21, 2015 07:16pm

@Harmony-1© very true.

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Abdullah

Nov 21, 2015 07:18pm

Proud to see that there are people like Mohammad Hafeez in our cricket team. What a role model for people to follow. Undoubtedly need more like him, especially on the Cricket Board. I hope that he makes his way into management once he hangs up his boots. He could do a world of good to our cricket.

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Ali

Nov 21, 2015 07:19pm

Oye hoi hoi hoi... If you are getting 5 million to refuse to play you wouldn't want to anyway.

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Shoka Laddoo

Nov 21, 2015 07:19pm

It is morally not correct to say this to someone who has served the sentence. Aamir should sue him in the court for this disrespect.

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Akbar

Nov 21, 2015 07:21pm

What will Hafeez do when Amir is invited to play for Pakistan again or is he trying to block Amir's way back into the team. Very strange behavior by Hafeez if what is reported is true.

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Shahid

Nov 21, 2015 07:21pm

@Gina You do realise theres more than just Hafeez who wont play with Amir dont you in the Pakistan team? One can picture an exodus of players from whats been coming out on tv lately, and rightly so. Who wants to play with a cheat amongst them? Hats off to Hafeez.

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Shehzad

Nov 21, 2015 07:25pm

Hafeez has been a parchi player. Everyone knows that. That in itself tarnishes the image of Pakistani cricket.

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Aurangzeb

Nov 21, 2015 07:32pm

Tainted players should come in person on national TV, admit wrong doings and apologize to nation!

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Mak

Nov 21, 2015 07:32pm

Hafeez should also have refused to play alongside shoaib malik, waqar yunis, mushtaq ahmed and all others who have brought disgrace to cricket in their times..huh, such and average cricketer !

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mirza

Nov 21, 2015 07:34pm

This called "Holier than thou attitude". Let him sit on the benches.

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ashraf

Nov 21, 2015 07:44pm

I respect your decision. For those who are supporting Amir here , remember his image will stay tarnished no matter what he does now. He should never have been allowed to come back. He didn't make a innocent mistake,he knew exactly what he was doing.

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Shahid

Nov 21, 2015 07:46pm

@Mak If he wasnt banned for his bowling he'd currently be the best all rounder in the world. So that for starters is a wrong statement. He has proper cricket shots, and saved Pakistan from being hammered by England in the third test in their "home series." Any players previously charged did not occur in his playing career so its nothing to do with him.

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bokhari

Nov 21, 2015 07:48pm

Finally some character from somewhere

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Wani

Nov 21, 2015 07:48pm

Ridiculous on part of Hafeez. Does bot make any sense.

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Tahir

Nov 21, 2015 07:48pm

Hafeez Sahab I like you as a player. Everyone should have chance to redeem himself. No one is perfect including you. If you open up your closet you may find some judgement error in your life too. Forgiveness is imp in life. Let Amir play.

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Bilal Hussain

Nov 21, 2015 07:49pm

Wow Mr Hafeez...then retire and don't play under waqar n mushy as your coaches..who were named in justice qayyum's report but never punished. And secondly who are you. Are you the best player of the world to say that. Your have pathetic test average and medicore odi avg. You cannot play outside Asia... Remember Steyn who needed just six deliveries to bowl you out. And you are banned to bowl for a year because you was a chucker. These are the facts.

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Sarah

Nov 21, 2015 07:51pm

Hafeez Pakistan can live without you but Pakistan needs Amir definitely because he is far superior than all of you in Playing XI.

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muneer

Nov 21, 2015 07:52pm

cheap publicity stunt by hafeez.... no one is offering him any contract......in T20 he is good for nothing..... he should retire from international cricket..... after this season and world cup he will left out of team anyway......

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Nov 21, 2015 07:54pm

Hafeez Afreen to u, finally someone with some sense

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Learning

Nov 21, 2015 07:56pm

Yes, he has learn how to play cricket, he has learn not to play batting. Yes he understand how to bowl and bat but he do not how to respect teammates as his recent incident with Faisal Iqbal. In a nut shell "Respect Do Not Come With An Age, You Have To Earn It"

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Jay

Nov 21, 2015 07:56pm

Amir has completed his punishment and has apologized , what else people want from him. Even God forgives you when you show repentance. Secondly, PCB is works under a corrupt government, why doesn't he quit PCB ? Finally, I must say that he is being extremely dishonest to Amir. Any one can make mistake , the most important thing to see is that how one takes responsibility.

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muneer

Nov 21, 2015 07:57pm

@Javed Shafi remember...an agent offered him not any team or manager.....yaa...right....persident of pakistan offered me to play in oneday team alongside hafiz...the offer was of 100 million...i turned it down as dont like face of hafeez.....

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Sarah

Nov 21, 2015 07:58pm

@Shahid Hafeez would do great favor to us by retiring from ODI,he has become eye sore along with other ODI team who are performing like dead team mummies.Forget about Amir,just check there performance in last 3 ODI is BIG ZERO.

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Shoka Laddoo

Nov 21, 2015 07:59pm

@ashraf yeah but he had been allowed by the same court that he can come back. It doesn't matter now what people feel about it.

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Ahmad

Nov 21, 2015 07:59pm

Who is Hafeez to pass judgement! This guy has paid for his wrong doings.

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Nov 21, 2015 08:12pm

Amir has already served his sentence....hafeez stance is a case of him being more loyal to the king than the king himself Who is he trying to please????

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Windy City

Nov 21, 2015 08:12pm

Mr Hafeez. People do make mistake and our religion also teaches forgiveness. He got caught and he paid the price. As far as playing with tainted people I am pretty sure there are lot of people who you are playing with who are corrupt but haven't been caught yet. It is personal or you just want to make yourself look good.

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tariq

Nov 21, 2015 08:19pm

Hats of for your patriotism! My personal feeling is that the justice has had it's run and everybody deserve a second chance. Specially a young kid with the type of background Amir had when the crime happend.

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khurram

Nov 21, 2015 08:27pm

AMIR,Salman,asif We Will Not Forget..

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Malik

Nov 21, 2015 08:29pm

Dear Hafeez : Who was the Coach when this incident happened ? Why the hell are u playing under that coach. He was a teenage at that time. He was hanging out with captain and another famous fast bowler and was in their influence. He deserve another chance in life to prove himself. Think about your life that if you are in this position just you are 100 perfect or you are giving more than one chance to prove. No point now let it go. He got 5 years of his mistake no more drama from you now

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hassan younas

Nov 21, 2015 08:30pm

Hafeez should understand that people make mistake the world's environment is already harsh for pakistanis so we should move forward in our lives and that includes this that if one has made a mistake and has paid the penalty is now innocent and should not live under some sort of curse for the rest of their life so my question to mr hafeez is this have you never made any mistake in your life? i am sure you have so why should you now then be considered innocent by others? why should others players play with you? afterall you have recently been proved of chucking so you are also doing something illegal is this not bringing bad reputation to pakistan? or you Gob forbid dont have double standards. period

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PHILOSOPHER (from Japan)

Nov 21, 2015 08:32pm

great decision Hafeez. Love your stance.

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Tariq

Nov 21, 2015 08:34pm

With that logic you can't even live in pakistan, where both your current prime minister and past president was charged with criminal activities. Furthermore, he has paid his dues and according to the governing body and justice system has paid what he was asked for. I did not expect such remarks from you as a senior member of the team specially when you are making mockery of Pakistan outside Pakistan.

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Gen Pasha retd.

Nov 21, 2015 08:37pm

If we had politicians like hafeez we would be an economic superpower

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WeCare

Nov 21, 2015 08:41pm

OH -- Mr Pious Hafeez. There are many other things where you can try to show your piousness. It's better if you don't play in BPL, they won't miss anything. On the other hand, really looking forward to watch Amir instead.

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Khalid Saeed

Nov 21, 2015 08:48pm

Professor Sahib! This is the time for you to hang up your boot. You are living in fool paradise. You are no more better Pakistani than all those hundreds and thousands who want Amir back in the stage.

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Rizwan

Nov 21, 2015 08:48pm

Mr Hafeez ur not even a world class player but remember no one is perfect he was a very young lad at that time and he made a mistake & admitted every makes a mistake in life he deserves a chance but with ur batting average and stats If u were playing for any other country you would not have lasted this long only in Pakistan politics work.

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Abdul Malik

Nov 21, 2015 08:49pm

This is totally unfair and uncalled for toward this young fast bowler. He has already endured and paid the price for his ill doing. He has served jail term as well. He has also admitted his mistake which in itself speaks volumes of this young star's honesty. For God sake, give him a break. Hafeez is not justified. Hafeez is sending wrong signals and if he thinks he is attracting more attention toward himself by the cricket loving people, he is sadly mistaken.

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zulfiqar ahmed

Nov 21, 2015 08:49pm

Mohammed Amir has already faced sentence for what he did therefore he deserve to stay in society, wording from Hafeez must be hurting to Amir, it's unfair.

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M.Saeed

Nov 21, 2015 08:52pm

After the shameful defeat the most unusual playing by all Pakistani players, the matter has been referred to the ICC to investigate if there was any match fixing involved. That would taint every member of the Pakistan's ODI playing side, if even a slightest doubt is there. Hafeez should leave this matter for his seniors and PCB and not to become tainted in insubordination.

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Hamid

Nov 21, 2015 08:53pm

Not a big fan of Hafeez, but admire Hafeez for his stand on this issue. He made the right decision even though it hurt him financially

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Khan-haqiqi

Nov 21, 2015 08:53pm

When you don't consider crime a crime and can't differentiate between right and wrong than that person , institutions or country heads for a failure. This exactly the state of Pakistan and Dawn survey with a big No clearly shows this mindset. My respect for hafeez

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Haroon

Nov 21, 2015 08:54pm

Another righteous Pakistani

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Imran khan

Nov 21, 2015 08:55pm

Oh what a man or morals. If that is the why share dressing room with waqar and Mustaq. They were also accused in match fixing Double standards

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Dr.M.M.Khan

Nov 21, 2015 08:55pm

To err is human , to forgive is divine. The man deserves a second chance. He has suffered enough.

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saleem

Nov 21, 2015 08:56pm

Hats off to Hafiz. Totally agree with his decision.

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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan

Nov 21, 2015 08:59pm

Aamir has been cleared by the ICC and PCB. He received his punishment. Let him start fresh infact help him groom being a senior player. I was hurt too. I am upset with the three of them too but we need to look at the interest of Pakistan and give this young man a chance and keep a strict eye on his activities. If found guilty again ban him for life.

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Iqbal khan

Nov 21, 2015 09:02pm

I guess he didn't have an offer and which is why he came out with this excuse.

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ishaq khan

Nov 21, 2015 09:03pm

Well done Hafiz I still remember the spine chilling embarrassment at my work place in UAE

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Zahid Abbas

Nov 21, 2015 09:04pm

This is a cheap shot to gain publicity. Aamir has served his sentence and is allowed by the world body to play cricket. Hafiz is just trying to show that he is a SAINT and have never made mistakes. A player should never be allowed to dictate terms or allowed to meddle in executive decisions. Hafeez should be given a shut up call and to all the others(supposedly)who are refusing to play if Aamir plays. PERIOD.

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Riaz

Nov 21, 2015 09:05pm

Comments like those would come form an immature person. Some one please remind Hafeez that it is the decision of PCB and ICC and not Haffez's to decide who is eligible to play international cricket. Aamir has already served his punishment. Why punish him again? Hafeez is a senior player and it is his duty to mentor Aamir and teach him right him from wrong.

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Zahid Abbas

Nov 21, 2015 09:09pm

@anwar saeed USA Please take him to USA then. The guy has served his punishment and ICC has allowed him to play. Who is Hafeez to refuse to accept that? We all make mistakes and never pay for them but these guys have paid and should now be allowed to play and show the world their talent. Hafeez should shut up! Even in USA there are 3 strikes and you are out......

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Saeed Masood

Nov 21, 2015 09:16pm

At the present ODI of Pakistan is doomed...I am afraid it might come out to be politics in the end...Now since Amir is allowed by ICC....our players should focus on the quality of their game..

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Uzair

Nov 21, 2015 09:18pm

Typical issue of a Pakistani. Who is he to have his own judicial system to emphasize that Aamir shouldn't be playing. So even Hafeez, the Professor fixes his action, because he was bowling illegal deliveries since last 6 years. He should still not be allowed to bowl?

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zain

Nov 21, 2015 09:21pm

Everyone is entitled to their opinion and we should respect Hafeez, but those contributers to this forum should not be bad mouthing Hafeez as that implies Amir is a hero. People may disagree with Hafeez but they should not say bad things against him or even to advise him to retire.

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Bechara

Nov 21, 2015 09:31pm

Respect and only respect for a person who is sacrificing one crore for his principles. Salute.

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Seedoo

Nov 21, 2015 09:32pm

Holier than though attitude. Very typical of a Pakistani. These players have received their punishment and must be allowed the same opportunities as anyone else. Why are we so unforgiving as a nation?

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Bechara

Nov 21, 2015 09:32pm

All those who are saying that Aamir has served his sentence, would they be willing to trust Aamir with their money. No self respecting nation would let a match fixer wear its colors.

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Ali Khan

Nov 21, 2015 09:38pm

also boycott coach and manager. They both are convicted too@Yamin

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javaid ahmad

Nov 21, 2015 09:43pm

Mr. hafeez have not you brought disrepute to Pakistan cricket by bowling with an illegal action for so many years.By the Amir is a trillion dollar man for Pakistan cricket

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AnsarAmar

Nov 21, 2015 09:48pm

he has served his punishment for god sake don,t show your useless attitude #hafeezGotMad

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Hanif

Nov 21, 2015 09:50pm

In a country were our leaders are corrupt to the core and escape punishment it's a bit rich from Hafeez. Amir owned up and paid for his naivety. His rehabilitation should be complete with a recall to international cricket.

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ali tonio

Nov 21, 2015 09:54pm

After reading comments sad to see general attitude of our nation which is to forgive everyone who commits crime or brings shame to country.if Australia can leave Andrew Symonds out just for misbehaving y can't we set such examples n former corrupt players shud never hv been given chances either.we all know he will do it again at some point.same mafia wants to bring him back asap so that they can curropt few more too.

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khurram Khan

Nov 21, 2015 09:55pm

Yet, I can share dressing room with Waqar Younis, Mushy and several others who never got caught or punished for their wrong doings in cricket. But I would never play the person, who has served his punishment and is also very embarrassed on what he had committed. That is a pure example of double standards.

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Nov 21, 2015 09:57pm

Fine, I would sit him out too!! Its not like Hafeez is living the life of model muslim himself. Islam teaches us forgiveness and tolerance. Amir has paid the price, infact much higher price, for what his role in the whole story was. He deserves his chance, If the court of Law has cleared him now, who is hafeez then ?

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Jimmyali

Nov 21, 2015 10:05pm

Poor decision by hafeez. Vry disappointed

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Anwar

Nov 21, 2015 10:05pm

@anwar saeed USA - Pakistani society si full of people who have committed crime and has been in prison. Do you think all condemned people need to be thrown away, no one should give them jobs etc. based on Hafeez morality. By the way what happens to condemned people in USA? Cricketer in question was condemned and paid the price for his crime, he has all the right to live a normal life, at least this is what happens in civilized societies. Let us stop this cheap moralism.

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Sami Kazi

Nov 21, 2015 10:11pm

I commend Hafeez for standing up to his principles. I don't think a convicted spot fixer should have any involvement in Pakistani cricket team no matter how talented or young that individual is. This is the only way to clean Pakistani cricket to have zero tolerance towards corrupt elements in cricket. For the same reason I don't think Mushtaq, Waqar, Wasim Akram, and all other players whose names were mentioned in Malik Qayyum's report on cricket match fixing should be part of any position in Pakistani cricket.

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Sheikh Tahseen

Nov 21, 2015 10:12pm

Even not agree with Hafeez but respect his stance

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Babar

Nov 21, 2015 10:18pm

A good and bad decision at the same time. It's good because we finally see someone with a backbone and ethics. It's bad because, the kid was only 17 when he made the mistake. Let it go. A person should be more forgiving as mistakes are bade by all.

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Amir Khawaja

Nov 21, 2015 10:20pm

What about playing under Waqar Younis, who was fined for match fixing.

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kirther

Nov 21, 2015 10:21pm

Hafeez is correct but in Pakistani culture such high ethics are unknown especially the political leadership are known to compromise national pride for their own gains. This young talent must be given a chance, but no forgiveness for the other two.

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Aa2544

Nov 21, 2015 10:23pm

A teenager he was at that time, how much more you want to punish him, and none of us is Saint that he wouldn't have made mistakes in life. but, it is Hafeez's personal decision, and one should respect it

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sami

Nov 21, 2015 10:27pm

Mr. Hafeez don't be so rude! Filth flows from the top, and being the teen ager Aamir flowed in the sludge. Chief culprit was the captain and the senior bowler. Can you imagine this happening in Misbah's or Imran's regime. Very hard to undwestand this from a senior player like Hafeez,have Mercy on Aamir. After completing his sentence he has all the right to be included in the team.

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Baaligh

Nov 21, 2015 10:31pm

Very good and sensible decision indeed by Hafeez. He deserves all the Kudos. Well done.

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fida

Nov 21, 2015 10:35pm

The reason for Hafeez refusal to bat against Amir is that he is scared of Amir swing bowling. Remember his poor performance against Styn of South Africa.

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My name is Luka

Nov 21, 2015 10:40pm

Very very disappointed in Hafeez. So what was the point of his punishment by ICC etc. May be ICC should have a program of rehabilitation for cricketers like Hafeez who would accept tarnished cricketers back after they have served their punishment

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Sultan Alvi, Toronto, Canada

Nov 21, 2015 10:43pm

PCB should take action strict action against Hafeez and should ban him from playing in Pakistan and for Pakistan. His childish reaction towards Aamir is against the rules and regulations of ICC and PCB.

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Talha

Nov 21, 2015 10:44pm

It's obvious is personal, when board and ICC had cleared him and amir had served his sentence what's the point for not playing. Stupid opener.... Why is he making his own law, this way no body would be able to live in the community after serving their sentences. Education is a must for every cricketer too....

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Ahmed

Nov 21, 2015 10:48pm

He is insecure about his spot in the team. Selfish guy.

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AXH

Nov 21, 2015 10:56pm

That is a pathetic statement and should have no place in the cricket team. It remains to be seen that once Amir is brought back into the team - and that is just a matter of time- then whether Hafiz will maintain his nonsensical stance. And Amir is way valuable than Hafiz who only succeeds on dead pitches.

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Shujaat Khan

Nov 21, 2015 11:01pm

Hafeez was fired from Pakistan team captaincy ,what was the reason .He should be thankful for being allowed back in team.you should not be throwing stones on others while living in a glass palace.Hafeez has served his time in Pak team ,his arrogance is amazig,with Yunus and Misbah retiring ,we need young blood ,there is too much old baggage in Pakistan team .Hafeez needs to retire.these young players were led astray and have been punished enough.Led them lead their lives.

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Sami Ullah Swati

Nov 21, 2015 11:11pm

Love u Haffiz for your principle stand! In Pakistan we seem to fudge cheaters with values easily making our image tarnished in every field everywhere. Hope these cheaters are not allowed back into the national team!

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Obaid Beg

Nov 21, 2015 11:14pm

It seems no body is clean these days. Let Amir have shot at his career. Don't run him out twice...

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Amjad

Nov 21, 2015 11:17pm

They guy was 18 give him a chance.

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Alam

Nov 21, 2015 11:19pm

@Girish what is his record against Australia in Australia, against Englang in England? No Pakistani captain got so many white wash what India faced under Dhoni

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Divergence

Nov 21, 2015 11:21pm

Illogical statement and behavior, he should boycott the match fixers if there are any, rather than players who have spent their punishment. If they repeat their history, then punish them again.

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Nov 21, 2015 11:21pm

And who gave Hafeez the powers to decide? He should let his captain and management decide that. I think he is concerned about losing his place in team.

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athar

Nov 21, 2015 11:25pm

need more people like him around...............there has to be a zero tolerance attitude to match fixing in our cricket...........we've already suffered far too much because of it

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Alam

Nov 21, 2015 11:26pm

@Angry Pitbull no one in India can dare to charge Dhoni although he has been found involved. Why two teams of IPL got suspended?

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Zoab Khan

Nov 21, 2015 11:26pm

Though i don't agree with his decision. It is really good hearing someone come out and stand up against corruption.

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towfique

Nov 21, 2015 11:28pm

Hafeez didn't get any offer from BPL. He is just lying.

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Zeeshan

Nov 21, 2015 11:37pm

Seems that there had been no official offer to Hafeez. It seems to be a make up story to discourage Amir.

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dawn

Nov 21, 2015 11:38pm

I have always been a great fan of Hafeez but if this is the professor's stand than he should be dropped. He must understand that he is quite replaceable.

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faraz

Nov 21, 2015 11:40pm

Bravo Hafeez, accept my respects. it is about principles,no person who cheated on nation should be allowed to represent it again.people with dignity and honesty should only represent the country and its people.

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Salim

Nov 21, 2015 11:43pm

Hafeez have played with many player who were dishonest but not incriminated.

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A True Fact

Nov 21, 2015 11:47pm

@A. Ali he can play but any person has a right to refuse to work along anyone who he believes is a dishonest individual.. for example if you know someone at your work place who was caught for corruption.. and later you are supposed to work with him again on a project then im sure an honest person will have issues about that.. but a corrupt person will probably support him and would love to work with him...

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Ali

Nov 21, 2015 11:52pm

Who cares Mr Hafeez. Amir has served his sentence and if he can deliver, he will definitely come back to international cricket. You focus on ur own form.

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anti-fascist

Nov 22, 2015 12:13am

@miristan what is your proble? he has not stopped that below avg tainted person to play.... he just refuses to play himself. so why its bothering u?

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anti-fascist

Nov 22, 2015 12:13am

he is imposing his own values on himself, nothing wrong with it. all critique here on hafeez is wrong and illogical

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Fazal Karim

Nov 22, 2015 12:22am

Who is not corrupt in Pakistan? Almost all the assembly members, ministers and bureaucrats are corrupt and not yet punished. Aamir has at least been punished and repented. He should be given chance to play for Pakistan.

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Bikram Thappa

Nov 22, 2015 12:23am

Include Amir in national team and let Hafeez sit outside

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Aqil Siddiqi

Nov 22, 2015 12:34am

@Zoab Khan Go have ur head examine. Hafeez shouldn't be playing for Pakistan cause of Waqar and Mushi then. Hafeez is just an average player while Amir is a talented one.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Nov 22, 2015 12:41am

A good moral and ethical decision by the so-called professor of "green-shirts."

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Wajid

Nov 22, 2015 12:57am

Hafeez out Amir in

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Sarfraz Nawaz Sharif

Nov 22, 2015 01:00am

If that is what will take for Hafeez to go, I welcome Amir. Hafeez brings so much instability to the team with his "spot fixing styled" run outs and getting caught. Hafeez is destroying the team by getting out in every other two matches cheaply. Puts so much pressure on guys like Rizwan and Sarfraz when they come in with 5 wickets down and still 200 to score. He should be replaced by Haris or Sohaib anyday!

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Haider

Nov 22, 2015 01:01am

Totally agree with your opinion. He has paid his mistake price, we must give him a chance.

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alli

Nov 22, 2015 01:12am

Hafeez, you are man!! respect

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Wichka

Nov 22, 2015 01:16am

PCB if Hafeez doesn't want to play while Amir is there in England series, drop him, He anyway will not know how to play swing bowling in England. It might actually play into his hands and he might have an easy escape.

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Haider

Nov 22, 2015 01:26am

Totally agree with your opinion. He already has paid his mistake price. we must give him a chance. We all do mistakes regardless big or small.

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Lost

Nov 22, 2015 01:27am

I share hafeez sentiments about a person bringing disrepute to our nation, however, even our religion teaches us to forget about a person's sins once he has been punished for them, so while respecting hafeez and his point of view, I dare say amir shouldn't be condemned forever.

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farjee

Nov 22, 2015 01:28am

Personally I have no problem with amir as he has been given enough sentence but I am very happy with this stand as it will give strong message to every player that they will be no place for them in gentlemen game

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Hassan

Nov 22, 2015 01:33am

Respect for Hafeez

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Hassan

Nov 22, 2015 01:39am

Disfavorung in decision making (razaq) for personal ego does not count as disrespect to the game of cricket. And theoretically you are ok to share dressing room with a bengali cricketer known for sexual assault or other players who brought your country to disrespect by maligning against them in cricket and otherwise does mot constitue as disrespect to you. Had he said that for Asif, understood but guve this guy a chance. You pretty mich know these young lads dont even know how to handle a basic questions, and he was just relying on what he was presurrized from his captain to do so

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Junaid

Nov 22, 2015 01:40am

Thank GOD... finally we can get rid of the over-rated Hafeez especially after he cannot bowl anymore.

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Junaid

Nov 22, 2015 01:43am

More than half of our nation has done something illegal or some sort of corruption (no blame as we have to due to the system). But this is our mentality, Amir gets caught doing it so lets, hence he is forever tainted.

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Ather

Nov 22, 2015 01:43am

As I Pakistani I forgive Amir for what he has done to Pakistan's image but playing for Pakistan is something completely different and he should not be allowed to do it.

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Yasmin

Nov 22, 2015 01:57am

You are forgeting ...how did cricket came to sub continent by imperlialist and colonial rule subversive and oppresive rule rife in corrupt and duplicity cause of today's conflicts

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Strange

Nov 22, 2015 02:12am

Hafeez. .. play with him or retire. If you can play like of waqar younis, shoaib Malik and akmal brothers then shut up and don't be hypocrite. ..Amir has done his punishment and he was too young too weak in front of then captain salman and Asif

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Amin

Nov 22, 2015 02:20am

@anwar saeed USA selection criteria for getting into a cricket team is to be good at cricket not ethics and morals i reckon. Fixing is always management failure. Amir asif are scapegoats

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Amin

Nov 22, 2015 02:22am

@athar your cricket isnt yours.

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Expat

Nov 22, 2015 02:30am

Very petty little man. Grow up.

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shahid

Nov 22, 2015 03:16am

Probably Hafeez have played or playing cricket in Pakistan with tainted players who knows.. So what is the big deal playing with Aamir? Amir already served his punishment and apologized with the fans so give him one chance. I am sure he can bring much more success for Pakistan team in future because currently no fast bowler is with that caliber. If a student cheat in the exam it does not mean the whole class must walk away.

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ali

Nov 22, 2015 03:17am

Hafeez is always a cause of run outs.

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Shaukat ali

Nov 22, 2015 03:43am

we all have short term memory loss as fans of pakistan cricket. we are guilty of that. many of us feel sorry for the young bowler and want to see him make a comeback and we feel that he has paid his dues. in the strictest sense of the word, hafeez is not wrong. if all players and management in the team had zero tolerance policy towards unethical practices, maybe we wouldnt be the laughing stock of international cricket. and yet i feel for mohammad amir, he should be accepted into mainstream pak cricket and given a second chance.

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Rational

Nov 22, 2015 03:44am

@OpenEyes ... Read the article and not just heading. He was not directly reached out by BPL but some agent...

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Rational

Nov 22, 2015 03:48am

Agree with Hafeez... He should leave pak team too cuz Amir is coming back for sure.

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JHK

Nov 22, 2015 03:57am

That's his decision and I respect it. Don't have to agree with it though.

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canada1

Nov 22, 2015 04:04am

What ever happened to Pakistan super league?

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canada1

Nov 22, 2015 04:06am

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canada1

Nov 22, 2015 04:07am

@A. Ali No way.

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parveez

Nov 22, 2015 04:20am

What would happen if Amir is picked to play for pakistan. Would Hafiz refuse to play for pakistan. But I respect him and he has his opinion

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Raja

Nov 22, 2015 04:27am

you own sweet will Hafeez ! what flagship you discerning for? its BPL game which goes commercial anyway.

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Vinie

Nov 22, 2015 04:56am

Read who is comment? Illegal action bowler, and average player is now very close to retirement, try to ruins carrier of a good bowler..he already out of team for 5 years let him play and nourish him..so he can improve himself as better player and good human.

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Imaran Khan2

Nov 22, 2015 05:23am

@A. Ali - Have you forgotten the humiliation & embarrassment team faced in England during that time? did any team in the world faced that kind of humiliation? Did you understand what kind of name we have with the cricket playing nations? i'll leave it to your wisdom.

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Zahir uddin.

Nov 22, 2015 06:01am

Zero tolerance is required for such individuals who bring disrepute to their country as well as the game. This has gone long enough and this attitude has only encouraged more people. Well done Hafeez and shame on the BCP for giving them the chance again.

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Zahir uddin.

Nov 22, 2015 06:13am

@Sami Ullah Swati : We will be okay when we learn to call a spade, a spade. We have muddied everything. No wonder we are at our lowest as a nation. This is just like you see on the TV, whereby all the criminals tell you that "gee ghalti ho gae, ainda nahi karan gay". What nonsense. ??

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ASAD IQBAL

Nov 22, 2015 06:18am

very immature approach.

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Qasim

Nov 22, 2015 06:26am

I understand hafeez' concern but does that mean that anyone who has spent time in jail, shouldn't be allowed to come back to society.

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Rauf

Nov 22, 2015 06:27am

@x Pakistanis need to respec Hafee's decision. It is principled and he has every right to to oppose dishonest cricketers

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Arif k

Nov 22, 2015 06:41am

Islam teaches forget and forgive. Aamir has complete his sentence and hopefully he won't do it again.

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Syed Ali Shamshad

Nov 22, 2015 06:41am

I am with Hafeez. But these issues should be discussed internally instead of discussing it with international media.

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miristan

Nov 22, 2015 06:50am

Pakistan's last ODI Hafeez was run out between the wickets . Some thing very fishy. this has been investigated. May be this is the reason he is acting against playing with Amir. Mr Amir is a gentleman he owned up his wrong doing and took punishment for 5 years. He is a new man.

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Pakistan

Nov 22, 2015 06:54am

Admirable & respectful decision. Real sportsman ambassador of Pakistan

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concerned citizen

Nov 22, 2015 07:00am

Hafeez i like to see you would say same thing against Akmal brothers and other great players including your current Head Coach. Since he was named also under corruption case along with our great wasim akram, mushtaq, and many other along with you have played. At Least unlike other cricketers he had guts to accept and apologize to the country. He is forgiven and you have no place to judge him when you are staying in team based on some parchee system which is no better or less than corruption. I wish that you would stop playing cricket for Pakistan once Amir join the team so we can bring in some real all rounder without chucking the ball. It is hilarious to see his comments of being pious and fair...

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Nov 22, 2015 07:08am

Mr Hafeez y don't u think about your bowling... U too cheated ethics of cricket through your illegal bowling for such a long time.... MR ALL ROUNDER???

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سے Shaam (Hanafi)

Nov 22, 2015 07:13am

To all the commentators against Amir, One simple fact is, he is not representing an ICC record tournament and he is not wearing a green jersey, he's simply there to represent a local club, Not a big deal lad, go get them...

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Abdul Hakim

Nov 22, 2015 07:16am

If Hafeez and others are going to choose which player they will will play with and which not, they should not be selected to play for the national team

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Muhammad Salim

Nov 22, 2015 07:21am

Aamir not only served 5 year of punishment in the form of imprisonment, millions in terms of money for not playing in five years and undergoing mental stress and agony, what more punishment we expect for him, please help him and let him come back

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malikn

Nov 22, 2015 07:50am

Hafeez should be out of the Pakistan team .. its not his job to decide who plays in cricket for Pakistan ....

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Nov 22, 2015 08:02am

Our pm and everyone high ups are involved in murders, scams etc etc etc and no one has got punishment yet, they are all Honourable and distinguished but not this guy who did a tiny fraud at a very young age and hence since paid the price for his mistakes. It'll be interesting if and when aamir is picked for national duty whether hafeez and likes would choose not to be in the side? What if they are playing for opposing teams and he comes out to bowl at him, whether he'll retire hurt? Either overreacting, not using their heads or trying to keep him out to save their skins. Frankly hafeez is not quality enough to even be part of squads touring England and Australia next year. He's a flat pitch bully... But Aamir will hopefully be deadly. I guess everyone in Pakistan is perfect, no one breaks traffic lights, no one bribes, no one runs away from the scene of accident, no one steals electricity etc etc etc, except only one poor criminal goes by name M. Aamir :)

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Nov 22, 2015 08:20am

i agree

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Umer

Nov 22, 2015 08:32am

well done Hafeez. 5 years punishment will never bring back the dignity country lost.

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Arif

Nov 22, 2015 09:35am

Good way of saying "I am no more capable of playing".

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awais

Nov 22, 2015 09:40am

dude you r an opener for a long time and your average is not even 30. you should concentrate on your batting first rather than promoting grouping in the team.

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Adnan

Nov 22, 2015 10:26am

I respect Hafeez for his decision

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Addy

Nov 22, 2015 10:59am

Every saint has a past, every sinner has a future !!!

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DR KHALID

Nov 22, 2015 11:09am

His choice.. But does Mr. Hafeez himself deserve a place in playing eleven, no cricketing sense even does not know how to run between the wickets.

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khanminator

Nov 22, 2015 11:48am

IF he's served his sentence and apologized to the nation, he deserves a 2nd chance. everyone deservers a 2nd chance SPECIALLY when theyve served their sentence.

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Rajesh

Nov 22, 2015 11:54am

This guy has earned my deepest respect. He is a man of principle...

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Faisal

Nov 22, 2015 12:32pm

Punishment serves too purpose. 1--Correction of individual from wrong to right path 2--Clear/reverse him of Bad name gained by doing wrong act If person have achieved both thing, he should be treated as good as not done anything

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Mumtaz Haider

Nov 22, 2015 12:36pm

Even amir makes it to national team and he bowls a NO ball the whole nation and world will be doubting it as a spot fixing... i think he has betrayed people whom they love.. He shouldnt play i respect hafeez

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Abdulla Hussain

Nov 22, 2015 02:58pm

It is altogether wrong for Hafeez to say such things. he is just a player & should remain that way. Who is he to refuse to play with Amir. This is most un-ethical & childish. Amir has served his punishment moreover he has also shown remorse so there is no justification for such action.

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Shahid

Nov 22, 2015 03:08pm

@Abdulla Hussain He is a player on the same team? When this whole spot fixing happened, can you imagine the mental torture other players on the same team went through? Can you imagine how Englands players must have felt? Can you imagine what the world opinion was? By the way, Ahmed Shehzad has also made noises of refusing to play with a cheat in his team. Sheryar Khan says theres more than just that. Someone who cheated the game so many people respect, the spirit of cricket, should be kept out forever.

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Waqas

Nov 22, 2015 03:46pm

Hafeez take it easy man....Everyone makes mistakes..he has been punished enough...he is really a talented guy and needs to be given a chance....get easy on him...he is too young..

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Najeeb

Nov 22, 2015 04:02pm

Rather than pointing fingers on others who are definitely better player than you, better to concentrate on your game Hafeez and see how you can bat better on international wickets rather than scoring runs on dead wickets of UAE and Sub continent..... Shame on U Hafeez!!!

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fatty

Nov 22, 2015 04:10pm

This is coming from a guy who is banned by ICC for chucking, its laughable. Hafeez's entire bowling career is a fraud and nullity due to his illegal bowling action. His batting is mediocre at best. If he wants to take the moral high ground, he should start with himself and refrain from ever bowling again.

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Sarah

Nov 22, 2015 04:51pm

4-1-30-4 ,That is reason why Hafeez and rest scared of him.Got my answer today.He can take Hafeez place in national squad.

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Rehan

Nov 22, 2015 04:52pm

@Hafeez how about the boy will earn his spot the Pakistan Team by playing better than all of you, will you so "NO" to Pakistan Cricket too.

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Sayed

Nov 22, 2015 05:11pm

In my opinion this is not fair ideology of Mr. Hafeez because we have many examples in world of cricket like HERCULE GIBBS who proved later that he is good player and its doesn't mean that abandon the player for whole life .....Yes he made mistake and served his punishment also apologize to people of Pakistan for his act and now he is ready to play so we have to give him chance to prove again his place through performance.

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Truth

Nov 22, 2015 05:12pm

A player who has served his sentence and admitted his guilt should be given a chance to live a normal life or else the life would end up like prison for anyone. Hafeez should realise reality and move on with life.

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MNT

Nov 22, 2015 05:43pm

Muhammad Hzfeez, The Professor of Cricket, we expect such a principled stand from you. Love you man!

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Ali Turi

Nov 22, 2015 06:11pm

Total nonsense from so called professor, everyone needs a second chance in life, come on mate

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tahmid(bangladesh)

Nov 22, 2015 06:52pm

amir is a nice young cricketer.......we are very happy to have amir

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Gaurav Arya

Nov 22, 2015 08:03pm

Why is Hafeez harassing this poor guy? He has served his sentence and can now play as per law.

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Sarah

Nov 22, 2015 09:04pm

@Girish Why did he retire from Test cricket as Captain?

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Sarah

Nov 22, 2015 09:06pm

@MNT Where was his principle when he cheated the batsman with his chucking bowling action? It is criminal offence of cheating the game.

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Sarah

Nov 22, 2015 10:52pm

@MNT Where was his principle when he was chucking and cheating cricket along with fans? He should be stripped of his bowling records.

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Manzoor Elahee

Nov 22, 2015 11:23pm

Right now Hafeez needs to concentrate more on his running between the wickets and batting consistency otherwise his place in the team will be in danger.

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critic

Nov 22, 2015 11:42pm

Despite his ugly attempt, no other Franchise has offered him a contract. It was wrong way to go about it Hafeez. You told an untruth that you had been offered a contract which the Franchise Chittagong deny that they ever did with the hope that some other franchise would but no one has done. BTW have you not shared the dressing room with the pitch digger and ball eater. Did that not tarnish the image of Pakistan??

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Dr Riffat Jabeen

Nov 23, 2015 12:22am

Talk sense Mr Hafeez. He already has suffered enough. Please be reasonable and don't give unnecessarily such sweeping statements.

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Nihari Lal 007

Nov 23, 2015 01:19am

Hafeez, first comment on your running between wickets like a 3 year old. Only two reasons for that kind of running are spot/match fixing or an under developed mind. In either case, you are not qualified to make these statements about Amir. Just feel honored to play with a legend and don't feel the perspective and change topics!! You just gave us an embarrassing defeat.

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Nihari Lal 007

Nov 23, 2015 01:24am

Just a way to divert attention from dismal performance and a horrible defeat. Please take Hafeez out. His only strength was his bowling.. but unfortunately that was illegal.. he has humiliated us by deceiving everyone. Hafeez's wickets as a bowler should be taken away.. and put to ZERO!

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Strange

Nov 23, 2015 01:54am

Get a life hafeez. .. look around and see who is your couch and also who you were playing recently....

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saeed

Nov 23, 2015 02:04am

I agree with Hafeez and fully support his decision. Guy has guts & principles which most of Pakistanis lack terribly. Hafeez we are very proud of you!

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Sarah

Nov 23, 2015 07:37am

@Shahid No wonder why Pakistan ODI team looks like dead team of 11 mummies.

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Sarah

Nov 23, 2015 08:00am

While Amir was sensational with his bowling for Chittagong Vikings in BPL 4 over-1 maiden-30-4 wickets.Hafeez you and other players in Pakistan ODI team was eye sore for the fan.Either raise your standard or accept that you guys suffering from inferiority complex.Amir is natural born prodigy of fast bowling.

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Keen observer

Nov 23, 2015 08:01am

I would have agreed with Hafeez if Amir would have continued to lie or did not pay for his crime. Because otherwise I have no logic to let other criminals to have a second chance in life either.

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Rehbab Hussain

Nov 23, 2015 09:49am

@Hassan : Cricket, I never played ,like or even watch ; however, the taint and bad name Amir gave to Pakistan can not be erased from history of cricket --AND basic fundamentals will not change: Amir did a crime: served jail and fine while Hafeez took a moral stand.

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Sporty

Nov 23, 2015 10:02am

Mr. Hafeez, be a sport, stop acting like a politician. Amir has had his share of regret, disgrace and punishment. I guess there are other cricketers whose bowling actions have been termed illegal or they have been called chuckers, they added to the disgrace after even bowling for years and years. what about players who did ball tempering or for that matter ball chewing, arent they equally cheats? You play with them without hassle. Grow up!!

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Karachi wala

Nov 23, 2015 10:05am

Great decision by Hafeez

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irshad

Nov 23, 2015 10:13am

Perhaps Hafeez feels slighted at not receiving an offer to play in the BPL so came up with the story that he was contacted by an agent but turned down the idea as he did not want to play in the same team as Amir. I am a fan of Hafeez but do not see eye to eye with him on this issue, if what he said is true. Amir was very young, has paid for his folly and it is time we moved on with the game. There are skeletons abound in many people's cupboards so who are we to cast the first stone? If anything, Hafeez should help rehabilitate Amir, which would be a service to Pakistan cricket.

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Rabbani

Nov 23, 2015 12:33pm

@Parry ..he was not offered by CTG V ,

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Riz

Nov 23, 2015 04:02pm

Amir, Asif they were traped and punished. To bring down Pakistan cricket down. What about other players in all other teams. For example Two IPL teams baaned because of coruption, but no players banned how anyone can fix match without player. All big names were playing for these two cricket IPL teams incluing Dhoni, Raine, Ashwin Hafeez can play with all players who delibrately not punished because they from rich countries. If I rembere corerrectly Shane warne was banned for one year for drug he played again for his country. Hafeez please do not start a controversy again I am sure if Amir play He will not do this again and he will put his best effort to become best bowler for Pakistan

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Naeem Syed

Nov 23, 2015 05:28pm

I don't think Hafeez got even a serious offer to play. Is he the only one with a conscience, what about Shahid Afridi, Saeed Ajmal, Umar Akmal, Kamran Akmal, Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah.

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Zak

Nov 23, 2015 06:26pm

Hafeez represents the new pakistan. In this case, Non tolerance for those who out personal greed ahead of an entire brave , proud nations interest. To this day the nation carries the stigma of the ' dirty 3'. British newspapers are now labelling the pathetic loss of pakistan to England as a 'match fix', and referring back to the '3'. To those apologetic to the 3 actions, sorry, but these 3 may have paid for their mistakes, but their guilt and shame is carried by pakistan nation, as they face the world for their actions. Thank you Hafeez for maintaing our pride and those in your team of thought.

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Hafeex

Nov 23, 2015 06:28pm

Hafeez you are no saint, to consider yourself better than him. He has paid and this undue display of moral and character is manufactured. Do you not tarnish Pakistan's name with an atrocious performance, a performance so bad that people are claiming the match was fixed (for you sake lets hope it was fixed). Now after poor performance , you are trying to win hearts (very successfully) through this display. Public opinion has really moved for you the man with the strong connections.

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Adeel

Nov 23, 2015 08:08pm

I think Hafeez should concentrate more on his own performance and worry less about others.

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Ashraf

Nov 23, 2015 08:58pm

@Hafeex Come on grove up , Are you sinless? every one deserves a second chance

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Faisal K

Nov 23, 2015 10:18pm

Hafeez was not selected by BPL teams, and he may have used Amer as an excuse for not appearing in this year's edition.

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Shakil USA

Nov 23, 2015 11:05pm

Great decision Hafeez.

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Imran A.

Nov 24, 2015 02:52am

It's easy to spot negative people. Tanwir was one of them. Now it's Hafeez. Lets see how long he lasts in the team.

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NeutraView

Nov 24, 2015 04:23am

Well done Hafeez.

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Dr.Salman

Nov 24, 2015 11:00am

I don't like Hafeez but on this statement #Respect 4 Hafeez :-)

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