Mohammad Hafeez and Shaheen Shah Afridi have made impressive gains in the latest ICC T20I Player Rankings following stellar performances in the just concluded series against England, which ended in an exciting 1-1 draw.

Facing heat from the media, 39-year-old Mohammad Hafeez repaid the faith of the selectors with a 36-ball 69-run knock in the 2nd T20I between Pakistan and England.

The following is the Pakistan men’s national cricket team’s statement on Mohammad Hafeez:

Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan and Wahab Riaz have tested negative for Covid-19 for the second time in three days..

Mohammad Hafeez interacts with media

Pakistan recalled the experience pair of Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez for the three Bangladesh T20Is, which begin on Friday, to strengthen the side and provide depth in the batting department.

Mohammad Hafeez will be joining the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots for the 2019 tournament which runs from 4 September to 12 October. Hafeez will be replacing Rassie van der Dussen who is now unavailable due to international commitments.

Pakistan’s recent performances on the tour of Zimbabwe and their improved ranking in ODIs seems to make them clear favourites for the upcoming Asia Cup to be played in UAE.

New Zealand veteran batsman Ross Taylor has been named the Cricket World Player of the Week for his splendid match-winning century in the first One-Day International against England in Hamilton.

For his brilliant all-round performance in the ongoing tri-series in Dhaka, Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera has been named the Cricket World Player of the Week.

Pakistan Cricket Board said on Tuesday that all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez will be undergoing re-modification of bowling action at National Cricket Academy.

The International Cricket Council has suspended Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez from bowling after his action was found to be illegal.

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action following the recently concluded third One-Day International against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan have recalled veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez for the upcoming Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka.

For scoring a scintillating century in the third Test against Sri Lanka in Pallekele that set up India's innings victory and also the 3-0 series whitewash, all-rounder Hardik Pandya is the Cricket World Player of the Week.

For his consistent performance over the week and leading Pakistan to their maiden ICC Champions Trophy triumph, Pakistan opening batsman Fakhar Zaman is the Cricket World Player of the Week.

For scoring a match-winning century on his comeback series during the second One-Day International against England in Cuttack, India's Yuvraj Singh is the Cricket World Player of the Week.

For scoring the sixth fastest century for India in the One-Day Internationals during the Pune game against England, Kedar Jadhav is the Cricket World Player of the Week.

The International Cricket Council has cleared the bowling action of Mohammd Hafeez after the Pakistan all-rounder's remodeled action was found legal.

Pakistan batsman Mohammad Hafeez is slated to undergo a re-test of his bowling action after his one-year suspension expired earlier this month.