AUS vs PAK: Iceland Cricket Mocks Mohammad Hafeez As He Misses Flights Ahead Of New Year's Test

Iceland Cricket humorously mocked Pakistan’s team director, Mohammad Hafeez, for missing his flight to Sydney before the final Test against Australia. Iceland Cricket’s post quickly went viral on social media platforms, capturing widespread attention from enthusiasts.

Mohammad Hafeez reportedly missed the flight to Sydney for the final Test against Australia at the SCG starting on January 3. Reports indicate that Hafeez, who was supposed to travel with his wife, arrived late at the airport, leading to authorities denying him boarding.

According to a report by Geo News, Mohammad Hafeez and his wife took a later flight to Sydney. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has yet to release an official statement addressing the situation. The final Test match will be played at the SCG from January 3 to 7.

Even The Aussie Airlines Are Out To Get Him – Iceland Cricket

Iceland Cricket, renowned for its witty social media presence, playfully taunted Mohammad Hafeez over the incident, humorously suggesting that even Australian airlines are conspiring against him.

“All that talent, and now even the Aussie airlines are out to get him!” Iceland Cricket wrote.

All that talent, and now even the Aussie airlines are out to get him! https://t.co/gtF1rXqOit

— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) January 1, 2024

Pakistan came close to victory in the second Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pakistan needed 98 runs for a series-leveling win with five wickets on hand. However, Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, delivered a remarkable bowling performance.

Pakistan Played Better Than The Other Team – Mohammad Hafeez

After the match, Mohammad Hafeez asserted that Pakistan outperformed the opposition, expressing pride in the team’s collective cricketing efforts. Hafeez acknowledged that poor umpiring and technology cost them the match.

“We played better cricket as a team. I’m proud of that. The way the team had the courage to attack this game in the best possible way. If I sum up the game, the Pakistan team played better than the other team in general. Our batting intent was better, and while bowling, we were hitting the right areas. Yes, we made some mistakes that cost us the game but as a team, I believe that there were a lot of positives, enough to win the game but unfortunately, at the end, we didn’t win the game,” Hafeez said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

Lucky Aussies Will Stop Being Lucky Soon – Iceland Cricket

Iceland Cricket responded to Hafeez’s statement, questioning how the supposedly more talented team has lost 16 consecutive Test matches in Australia.

“It’s amazing. How can the more talented and superior team have lost 16 matches in a row in Australia? Surely those lucky Aussies will stop being lucky soon.”

It’s amazing. How can the more talented and superior team have lost 16 matches in a row in Australia? Surely those lucky Aussies will stop being lucky soon. https://t.co/118gmMCe2K

— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) December 29, 2023

Saim Ayub is set to earn his debut cap, replacing Imam-ul-Haq in the final Test. Vice-captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has been rested from the match to manage his workload. Afridi has bowled 99.2 overs in the series, more than all other players from both teams.

The Shan Masood-led team aims to break their Test match victory drought in Australia as they take on the Pat Cummins-led team in the New Year Test. It’s worth noting that Pakistan’s last Test match victory was in Australia back in 1995.

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