In a special meeting held at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore, former cricketers and technical committee members Misbah-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez scrutinized Pakistan’s performance during the Asia Cup. However, an incident involving a sports journalist’s tweet sparked controversy regarding their stance on the selection of the World Cup squad.

A tweet from a sports journalist suggested that Misbah and Hafeez had reservations about the selection committee’s choices for the World Cup squad. It was reported that they questioned the rationale behind certain player selections and advocated for the inclusion of Sarfaraz Ahmed instead of Mohammad Haris.

Feeling misrepresented, Mohammad Hafeez took to his social media platform to address the situation. He strongly criticized the journalist for spreading fabricated news and expressed his disappointment at being portrayed in such a misleading manner. Subsequently, both parties deleted their tweets.

The meeting primarily focused on conducting a comprehensive evaluation of Pakistan’s performance in the recently concluded 2023 Asia Cup. Discussions included an analysis of the team’s weaknesses during the Asia Cup and strategic considerations for the upcoming World Cup.