Fans hope Hafeez regains No.1 spot as he returns to bowling

Pakistan top all rounder Mohammad Hafeez is celebrating a major victory after the International Cricket Council (ICC) gave Hafeez green signal to bowl again in international cricket.

Hafeez expressed his happiness and thanked Pakistan Cricket Board and its chairman Najam Sethi for support, on Twitter. “Special thanks to all National Cricket Academy staff to help me in my remedial work, thanks to Carl Crowey and Paul Hurrion for their input,” he added.

Alham du Lillah , passed my ICC bowling action test , So happy , thanks to @TheRealPCB , @najamsethi for their support , special thanks to all NCA staff to help me in my remedial work , thanks to @1crowey & @PHurrion for their input ,

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) May 1, 2018

The all-rounder also thanked his fans for their support during the ‘tough times.’

Thanks to all my fans for their best wishes & support during this tough time , u all r my strength , , love u all

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) May 1, 2018

Hafeez's return to bowling was celebrated by his teammates and fans, as they wished Hafeez to regain the number one spot at the ODI all-rounder rankings. Currently, Bangladesh’s superstar Shakib Al Hasan is the reigning all rounder in ODIs.

Many congratulations to @MHafeez22 for passing his ICC re-assessment. Cleared to bowl again for @TheRealPCB. Look forward to seeing you regain the #1 spot ODI bowler. #biomechanics #hardwork #dedication #perseverance #nevergivingup

— Dr Paul Hurrion (@PHurrion) May 1, 2018

Good news Congratualtion @MHafeez22  bhai cleared his bowling action Allah gives many more success ameen ??

— Amir Yamin (@amiryamin54) May 1, 2018

Congratulation hafeez bhai

— Bilawal bhatti (@007Bilawal) May 1, 2018

ICC had announced earlier that following remedial work and re-assessment, the bowling action of Hafeez has been found to be legal and the off-spinner can now resume bowling in international cricket.