Internet reacts as Mohammad Hafeez announces retirement from Tests

Veteran Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez  has decided to hang up his boots. The ongoing third Test match against New Zealand will be last in whites. At 38, Hafeez wants to focus on limited overs cricket and hence informed chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq about his decision. The right-hand batsman has been one of the finest batters for Pakistan over the years.

M extremely Satisfied & Proud to announce my retirement from Test cricket, It’s been incredible journey of my life.Would like to thank all who helped me in this beautiful journey of my test career.

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) December 4, 2018

Mohammad Hafeez calls time on his Test career

“Today, I want to announce my retirement from the Test-match format so that I can focus my energies on playing for Pakistan in the white-ball formats,” Hafeez said after the second day’s play. “At the moment, I am eyeing to represent Pakistan in the ICC World Cup next year. I feel honoured that I represented the country in 55 Test matches, including the opportunity of captaining the team. I feel satisfied that I performed to the best of my abilities in my 15 year-long Test career.

Veteran went through a lean patch

It hasn’t been a great series for the batsman. In four innings, Hafeez has managed to score mere 39 runs and failed to bag any wickets as well. He was dismissed for a duck in the first innings of the decider. Trent Boult claimed his wicket and if Pakistan bats again in the game then it will mark his final innings. His career received a blow once he was demoted in the central contract list. On certain occasions, the cricketer contemplated retirement but made a steady comeback.

Since making his Test debut against Bangladesh in 2003, the cricketer went on to play 54 Tests, scoring 3644 runs at an average of 38.35. He has hit 10 tons and 12 fifties so far in his career. He has now set his eyes in the upcoming 2019 World Cup and therefore wants to keep the priorities in place. We take a look at ow the internet reacted to the announcement.

When you know there is no Mohammad Hafeez in next series
?#Cricket pic.twitter.com/UYoQSYXl6g

— Muhammad Imran (@m_imran515) December 4, 2018

Mohammad Hafeez while talking to reporters after announcing his retirement: "Obviously, Test cricket is tough. It plays a role in your development as a complete human being. All formats are very beautiful, but Test cricket helps you in becoming a good person."#PAKvNZ

— Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi (@ahsannagi) December 4, 2018

selfish of MOHAMMAD HAFEEZ to retire just before south africa tour… he was thinking of scoring tons after tons on dead pitches.. failed miserably and just like a coward announced retirement before facing dale steyn and bouncy tracks.. #PAKvNZ @MHafeez22

— MUF18 (@bra1nst0rms) December 4, 2018

Pakistani Allrounder Mohammad Hafeez has retired from test cricket with immediate effect. A good decision to end a healthy career. All the best professor @MHafeez22 . #cricket #PAKvNZ

— Muhammad Saad (@Shussaini96) December 4, 2018

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Professor Hafeez retires from test cricket..!!
Professor you will be missed in test matches…!!!#MohammadHafeez pic.twitter.com/wvw2teFd1G

— Nabeel Abro (@NabeellAbro) December 4, 2018

Mohammad Hafeez retires from the test cricket. #PAKPR #PR pic.twitter.com/oNjMmfiJhd

— Samar Rehman (@SamarRehman_) December 4, 2018

#MohammadHafeez announces his retirement from the test cricket. He is really a #WorldClass player . He is a real proud of Pakistan.??? pic.twitter.com/000dHP2g54

— ????? ???????✨ (@mr_wasi_01) December 4, 2018

Thank you, Professor. Well played !!!! #Hafeez #mohammadhafeez pic.twitter.com/nBpiSzzszU

— shanisiddiqui (@shanisiddiqui01) December 4, 2018

Professor Hafeez retires from test cricket..!!
Professor you will be missed in test matches…!!!#MohammadHafeez pic.twitter.com/wvw2teFd1G

— Nabeel Abro (@NabeellAbro) December 4, 2018