Pakistan’s team in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) has appointed Mohammad Hafeez as their new captain for Season 2. The announcement was made on social media, calling Hafeez “The Professor.”
Why the Change?
This decision comes because last season’s captain, Younis Khan, might not play in the upcoming tournament. Younis led the team to the final in the first season.
Last Season’s Performance:
- Pakistan had a strong run in 2024, beating teams like Australia, West Indies, and India in the group stage.
- They only lost one game (to South Africa) before reaching the final.
- In a close final, Pakistan scored 156 runs, but India chased it down to win.
Season 2 Details:
- Starts: July 18th in the UK.
- First Match: Pakistan vs England Champions at Edgbaston.
- Key Match: Pakistan vs India Champions on July 20th (also at Edgbaston).
- Tournament Format: All teams play each other (“round-robin”). The top four teams advance to semi-finals on July 31st. The final is on August 2nd at Edgbaston.
Pakistan Squad (Confirmed so far):
Mohammad Hafeez (Captain), Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Sharjeel Khan, Wahab Riaz, Asif Ali, Kamran Akmal, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir.
Goal: With Hafeez leading and a team of star players, Pakistan aims to win the trophy this time after finishing as runners-up last year.
About WCL:
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