Pakistan’s legendary all-rounder delighted as Hafeez cleared to bowl

Pakistan former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has expressed delight over the return of Mohammad Hafeez to bowling after the International Cricket Council (ICC) cleared the all-rounder bowling action.

“Hafeez has always been an asset for Pakistan,” said Razzaq, quoted Express Tribune. “He is a top all-rounder and helped the team in both the batting and bowling departments in the past. His return will surely help the team. He is playing well in domestic cricket and worked on his reported action to regain his all-rounder status. This hard work shows he is dedicated to serving the country.”

Great news for @MHafeez22 and for Pakistan , clear to bowl !!
Congratulations Hafeez pic.twitter.com/vDvdIgDoxR

— Abdul Razzaq (@ARazzaqPak) May 2, 2018

The former all-rounder, however, was of the view that it will not be easy for the veteran Hafeez to maintain his ‘place permanent’ in the side and would need to work amid the emergence of young talent.

Earlier, Hafeez the ICC cleared Hafeez to return to bowling at international level after re-modelling his action. The 37-year-old was reported for a suspected bowling action during a one-day international against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi last October, with an assessment finding it illegal for the third time in his career.

“The ICC announced that following remedial work and re-assessment, the bowling action of Pakistan’s Hafeez has been found to be legal, and the off-spinner can now resume bowling in international cricket,” said an ICC statement.