Along with his performance, Hafeez's moustache is grabbing attention at World Cup

Pakistan's veteran batsman Mohammad Hafeez's twirling moustache is grabbing attention at the ongoing ICC World Cup, as the 38 years old continues to impress with his all-round performance.

“There is a mixture between Charlie Chaplain and Groucho Marx and I think he loves it,” said coach Mickey Arthur, quoted ICC. “Every day we measure the lengths of it [moustache], very fashion conscious is our man Hafeez.”

Meanwhile, the veteran all-rounder revealed that the praise he got from his teammates and fans gave him the confidence to keep the moustache. “Well the teammates really praised it, by the time when I was growing it and obviously some of the fans really liked it, so that gave me a little bit more confidence,” said Hafeez.

Speaking about his role as a batting all-rounder for his side, Hafeez viewed himself as ‘a main attacking option’ in the bowling artillery of Pakistan. “I always take myself as a proper bowler, when I go into the field I fell that I am there for the bowling also. I feel myself as a main attacking option, rather than thinking of myself as a non regular bowler,” said Hafeez.

"Especially me and all the juniors – he really guides us."

16 years into his international career, @MHafeez22 remains an integral part of Pakistan's side. #WeHaveWeWill #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/Ergu2Ka1mo

— ICC (@ICC) 7 June 2019

With three games and three points under the belt, the Men in Green would next face defending champions Australia on Wednesday.