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2014-11-13T15:17:36Z

Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| Won
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], [[New Zealand]] || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Barbados]], [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011||Lost
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012||Lost
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122* || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013||Match tied
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122 || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140* || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113* || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013||Won
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T20:32:19Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], [[New Zealand]] || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Barbados]], [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011||Lost
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012||Lost
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122* || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013||Match tied
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122 || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140* || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113* || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013||Won
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2007 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T20:30:58Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], [[New Zealand]] || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Barbados]], [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011||Lost
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012||Lost
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122* || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013||Match tied
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122 || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140* || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013||Won
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T20:30:24Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
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| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
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| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
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| wickets4 = 207
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| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], [[New Zealand]] || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Barbados]], [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011||Lost
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012||Lost
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122* || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013||Match tied
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122 || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013||Won
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T20:29:17Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], [[New Zealand]] || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Barbados]], [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011||Lost
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012||Lost
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122* || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013||Match tied
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122 || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

{{Pakistan T20I Cricket Captains}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2007 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2007 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T20:27:50Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], [[New Zealand]] || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Barbados]], [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011||Lost
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012||Lost
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122* || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013||Match tied
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122 || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T20:26:51Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
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| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
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| bat avg3 = 25.76
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| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
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| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
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| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
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| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
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| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
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| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], [[New Zealand]] || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Barbados]], [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011||Lost
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012||Lost
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122* || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013||Match tied
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2007 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T20:24:46Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], [[New Zealand]] || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Barbados]], [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011||Lost
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012||Lost
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122* || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013||Match tied
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013||Won
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

{{Pakistan T20I Cricket Captains}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2007 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2007 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T20:22:11Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], [[New Zealand]] || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Barbados]], [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011||Lost
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012||Lost
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122* || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013||Match tied
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T20:21:20Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
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| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
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| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
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| runs6 = 3,067
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| deliveries6 = 2,267
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| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
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| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], [[New Zealand]] || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Barbados]], [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011||Lost
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012||Lost
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013||Match tied
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T20:19:56Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], [[New Zealand]] || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Barbados]], [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011||Lost
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012||Lost
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T20:16:26Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

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{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], [[New Zealand]] || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Barbados]], [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011||Lost
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T20:13:53Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], [[New Zealand]] || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Barbados]], [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011||Lost
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T20:10:32Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
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| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
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| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], [[New Zealand]] || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Barbados]], [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T20:03:35Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
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| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
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| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
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| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
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| T20Idebutagainst = England
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| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], [[New Zealand]] || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Barbados]], [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T20:02:41Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Barbados]], [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2007 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2007 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T20:01:57Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
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| runs1 = 2,174
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| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
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| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
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| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
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| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
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| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
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| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
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| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
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| bat avg4 = 34.82
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| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
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| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
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| runs6 = 3,067
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| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T19:57:24Z

Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
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| wickets4 = 207
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| wickets5 = 211
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| date = 05 January
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}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T19:56:56Z

Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T19:56:22Z

Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T19:55:30Z

Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]] || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2007 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T19:47:19Z

Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], [[Pakistan]] || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T19:44:44Z

Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
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| wickets1 = 35
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| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
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| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101*||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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Mohammad Hafeez

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Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| WON
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

{{Pakistan T20I Cricket Captains}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2007 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2007 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T19:40:05Z

Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
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| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
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| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
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| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
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| deliveries6 = 2,267
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| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||Drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| Match in progress
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T19:36:27Z

Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
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| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
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| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
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| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
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| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
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| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
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}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012||drawn
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| Match in progress
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T19:33:41Z

Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| Match in progress
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T19:28:52Z

Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011||Won
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| Match in progress
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T19:25:33Z

Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006||Won
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| Match in progress
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2007 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T19:22:03Z

Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003||Won
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| Match in progress
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T13:07:50Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
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| runs1 = 2,174
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| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
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| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
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| wickets4 = 207
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| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
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| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| Match in progress
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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Mohammad Hafeez

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{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014|| Match in progress
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

{{Pakistan T20I Cricket Captains}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2007 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2007 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T13:06:04Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
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| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
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| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
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| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
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| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
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| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
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| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T13:05:21Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
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| wickets4 = 207
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| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
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| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
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| tenfor5 = 2
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| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
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}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Yea||Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T13:04:32Z

Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T13:04:06Z

Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year| result!
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T13:03:29Z

Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year| result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T13:02:10Z

Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T13:00:52Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
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| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
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| wickets4 = 207
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| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014| Match in progress
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T12:59:58Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014| Match in progress
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year | Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

{{Pakistan T20I Cricket Captains}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2007 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2007 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T12:59:11Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
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| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
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| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
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| deliveries3 = 914
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| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
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| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
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| deliveries6 = 2,267
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| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014| Match in progress
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year | Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2007 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T12:58:32Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
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| wickets4 = 207
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| tenfor4 = n/a
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| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
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| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
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| tenfor5 = 2
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| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
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| date = 05 January
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}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014| Match in progress
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year | !! width="50" Result|
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T12:57:20Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014| Match in progress
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year | !! width="50" | Result
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2007 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T12:55:44Z

Rayhan raju: /* One Day International centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014| Match in progress
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year | Result
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T12:54:51Z

Rayhan raju:

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014| Match in progress
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T10:33:53Z

Rayhan raju:

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 6/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T10:32:44Z

Rayhan raju: /* Test centuries */

{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
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| wickets4 = 207
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| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
|-
| '''[6]'''||101||39|| {{cr|NZ}}|| [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]] || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]]||2014
|-
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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Mohammad Hafeez

2014-11-12T10:09:06Z

Rayhan raju:

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{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Hafeez
| image = Mohammad hafeez.jpg
| country = Pakistan
| fullname = Mohammad Hafeez
| father's name = Obaid Waheed Abbasi
| nickname = Cheena, Chanda, Professor,<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/636133.html</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| heightft = 5
| heightinch = 9
| heightm = 1.74
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Right arm [[off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| testdebutdate = 20 August
| testdebutyear = 2003
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 173
| lasttestdate = 8 January
| lasttestyear = 2014
| lasttestagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 3 April
| odidebutyear = 2003
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 144
| lastodidate = 8 March
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 8
| T20Idebutdate = 28 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2014
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Tests]]
| matches1 = 36
| runs1 = 2,174
| bat avg1 = 33.96
| strike rate1 = 53.92
| 100s/50s1 = 5/9
| top score1 = 196
| deliveries1 = 2,831
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 34.00
| economy1 = 2.52
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 4/16
| catches/stumpings1 = 26/-
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODIs]]
| matches2 = 141
| runs2 = 4,096
| bat avg2 = 31.06
| 100s/50s2 = 9/18
| top score2 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 5,928
| wickets2 = 113
| bowl avg2 = 35.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/17
| catches/stumpings2 = 47/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 54
| runs3 = 1,270
| bat avg3 = 25.76
| 100s/50s3 = 0/7
| top score3 = 86
| deliveries3 = 914
| wickets3 = 44
| bowl avg3 = 22.90
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 17/-
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 235
| runs4 = 7,702
| bat avg4 = 34.82
| 100s/50s4 = 14/44
| top score4 = 140[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 10,534

| wickets4 = 207
| bowl avg4 = 34.42
| fivefor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 4/23
| catches/stumpings4 = 92/–
| column5 = [[First Class cricket|FC]]
| matches5 = 168
| runs5 = 9,651
| bat avg5 = 34.84
| 100s/50s5 = 20/46
| top score5 = 196
| deliveries5 = 12,761
| wickets5 = 211
| bowl avg5 = 27.06
| fivefor5 = 6
| tenfor5 = 2
| best bowling5 = 8/57
| catches/stumpings5 = 143/–
| column6 = [[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
| matches6 = 127
| runs6 = 3,067
| bat avg6 = 27.88
| 100s/50s6 = 2/19
| top score6 = 102[[not out|*]]
| deliveries6 = 2,267
| wickets6 = 113
| bowl avg6 = 21.14
| fivefor6 = 0
| tenfor6 = 0
| best bowling6 = 4/10
| catches/stumpings6 = 48/–
| date = 05 January
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}

'''Mohammad Hafeez''' ({{lang-ur|'''محمد حفیظ'''}}; born 17 October 1980 in Sargodha, Punjab) is a [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistani cricket player]] and the former captain of [[Pakistan national cricket team]] in the T20 format. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a right-arm offspin bowler. Hafeez usually opens the batting and forms part of the bowling attack. In 2012–2013, he has been ranked as the top all-rounder by the [[ICC Player Rankings]] in T20 format. He is known for his intelligent batting but also for aggressive shot plays when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41434.html |title=Player Profile: Mohammad Hafeez |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=2010-08-12}}</ref> He was involved in record opening partnership of 224 runs with [[Nasir Jamshed]]. As a player, Hafeez gives the team plenty of options: he usually bats aggressively at the top of the order, but his organised technique also means he can switch to defensive mode if required.

He was the fourth international player signed to the [[Caribbean Premier League]] and the first Pakistani player to be named to the new [[Twenty20]] tournament. He is widely regarded as The Professor.<ref>http://cplt20.com/news/pakistan-t20i-captain-mohammad-hafeez-signs-cpl</ref> The major teams which he played are Pakistan, Faisalabad, Faisalabad Wolves, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sargodha, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan.

==Early international career: 2003–2006==
Mohammad Hafeez also known as professor and he played in bhera and was one of several young all-rounders whom the [[Pakistani cricket team]] turned to in order to revitalize their side after their poor display in 2003 World Cup where Pakistan was out from first round. His form with both bat and ball was inconsistent and in late 2003 he was dropped from the Test squad and subsequently from the ODI side. Following strong domestic performances, as well as display of good form for the Pakistan A side, he remained on the fringes of a recall in 2004.
Hafeez returned to the ODI side in 2005 and despite poor form with the bat, his bowling performances were impressive. In the 2006 series held in [[Australia]], Hafeez smashed his first century for Pakistan. With Pakistan struggling to find a solid opening pair for the Test side, he was recalled for the tour of [[England]]. His return to Test cricket was made at [[The Oval]] where he scored a fluent 95. Subsequently, Hafeez retained his place in the Test squad for Pakistan's home series against the [[West Indies]] in November of that year. After getting out early despite good starts in the first two Tests, he went on to score his second Test century in the third Test in [[Karachi]]. However his form remained inconsistent and he was unable to command a regular place in either the Test or ODI side over the next 5 years.

== International recall: 2010 ==
In 2010 he was recalled for the third [[ICC World Twenty20]] squad. His form was poor scoring only 39 runs and taking only 2 wickets in 6 matches. However he was subsequently selected for the [[T20I]]s and the [[One Day International|ODIs]] on Pakistan's 2010 tour of England. He was the second highest Pakistani run scorer in the ODI series producing some solid opening partnerships with [[Kamran Akmal]]. Following this good form he was included in the squad that was selected to play South Africa in the [[UAE]] and he replaced disgraced skipper [[Salman Butt]] as an opening batsman in both Tests, achieving a batting average 32.50. He played in all 5 ODI matches ending up as the top run scorer and he also topped the bowling averages for the series. At the end of 2010 he was also selected for the party that would tour New Zealand and the [[West Indies]] and this resulted in him establishing himself as a regular in the Test, ODI and T20 teams. In 2011 he won an amazing 10 Man-of-the-Match awards in all forms of international cricket and became only the third player (after [[Sanath Jayasuriya]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]) to score 1000 runs and take 30 wickets in ODI matches within a calendar year.

Against India on 18 March 2012 in Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at the [[2012 Asia Cup]], he scored 105 off 113 balls and was involved in a 224 run partnership with [[Nasir Jamshed]], which is the best opening partnership for Pakistan against India in one day internationals. They eclipsed [[Aamer Sohail]] and [[Saeed Anwar]]'s record of 144 runs which was made in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|last=Purohit|first=Abhishek|title= Hafeez demolished India in record partnership|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2012/content/current/story/557744.html|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref> He made his 4th ODI century in March 2012 against Bangladesh at Dhaka. He also made his highest test score of 196 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo in June 2012. He is currently (2012) ranked number two in the ICC ODI rankings for both bowlers and all-rounders.

In December 2012, during the tour of [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13]], he came across as a very different and aggressive batsman and scored so brilliantly and briskely and helped Pakistan to win the first T20I and 2nd ODI with his heroics of brilliant batting and nearly chasing a mountain high target of 191 in the second T20I. His scores were 61 and 55 in first and second T20I respectively and scored 76 runs in the 2nd ODI and sharing an opening stand of 141 with [[Nasir Jamshed]] and also bowled brilliantly as always economically to help Pakistan win their first ODI series in India since 7 years. He is now considered to be the main allrounder of Pakistan Cricket team. He had a great series against Sri Lanka in Dec 2013, where he scored 122 in the first match, 140* in the third and 113* in the fourth match. Thus he became, the second batsman after [[Zaheer Abbas]] to score 3 centuries in an ODI series.

==Personal records and achievements==
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1. Has most number of wins in T20Is as Pakistan captain

2. First players to score 1,000 T20 runs and take 40 plus wickets

3. Leading run scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and eighth overall in T20Is

4. The first captain of Pakistan to score three fifties in a row in T20Is

5. The third most economical bowler in the history of Pakistan's ODIs (who have taken 100 plus wickets) after the legendary [[Imran Khan]] and [[Wasim Akram]]

6. Record holder of most fifties by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is

7. Along with Taufeeq Umar he opened the innings more consecutively in Test matches than any other pair in Pakistan cricket history

8. PCB "Player-of-the-Year" award in 2012

9. Nominated by the ICC for the "Spirit-of-Cricket" award for not claiming a false catch in a Test match vs England in UAE in 2012

10. 10 Man of the Match awards in 2011.

==T20 captainship==
He was appointed captain of the Pakistan T20 team in May 2012 and vice captain, under [[Misbah-ul-Haq]], of the ODI and Test teams.

During the T20 World Championship in [[Sri Lanka]] in September 2012, Pakistan reached the semi-finals where they lost to the home side. After the tournament, there was some controversy with veteran all-rounder [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] who was critical of his non-selection for a number of matches. Hafeez also came into some conflict with the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] over their view that he adopted a rather unilateral and non-consultative approach while making selection decisions. However, he was supported by the coach [[Dav Whatmore]] and both of them emphasised the poor fitness levels of many players. The PCB committee decided that they would subsequently closely monitor Hafeez's performance in this context during the coming tours to India and South Africa.<ref>http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-world-twenty20/news/item/198178-pcb-not-happy-with-mohammad-hafeezs-unilateral-approach</ref>
As a captain,he led Pakistan to victories over South Africa,west indies,thet20 champions and Zimbabwe .He equalled the records of most wins as a Pakistani captain in t20 and most number of away series wins as a Pakistani captain
Under his leadership,Pakistan managed to move up to the second position in the rankings.
He also became the first Pakistani captain to hit three fifties in a row and became Pakistans leading run scorer in t20s. after Pakistan's exit from the T20 World Championship Hafeez apologized on behalf of his team and stepped down as captain.Imran khan,Pakistans former captain criticised this decision and advised Hafeez to stay as captain.His resignation was a rare incident in Pakistan cricket

==Test centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's Test centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 102* || 2 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Peshawar]], Pakistan || [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]] || 2003
|-
| '''[2]''' || 104 || 7 || {{cr|WIN}} || [[Karachi]], Pakistan || [[National Stadium]] || 2006
|-
| '''[3]''' || 119 || 18 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Bulawayo]], Zimbabwe || [[Queens Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 143 || 22 || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh || [[Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[5]''' || 196 || 27 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka || [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground]] || 2012
| '''[6]'''||101||39||
|}

==One Day International centuries==
* In the column '''Runs''', * indicates being '''not out'''
* The column title '''Match''' refers to the '''Match Number''' of the player's career

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Mohammad Hafeez's One Day International centuries
|-
! width="40" | !! width="50" | Runs !! width="50" | Match !! width="150" | Against !! width="200" | City/Country !! width="200" | Venue !! width="50" | Year
|-
| '''[1]''' || 115 || 61 || {{cr|NZL}} || [[Christchurch]], New Zealand || [[Lancaster Park|AMI Stadium]] || 2011
|-
| '''[2]''' || 121 || 76 || {{cr|WIN}} || Barbados, [[West Indies]] || [[Kensington Oval]] || 2011
|-
| '''[3]''' || 139* || 81 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2011
|-
| '''[4]''' || 105 || 98 || {{cr|IND}} || [[Mirpur Thana]], [[Bangladesh]] || [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] || 2012
|-
| '''[5]''' || 122 || 117 || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Dublin, Ireland]] || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] || 2013
|-
| '''[6]''' || 136* || 123 || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Harare, Zimbabwe]]|| [[Harare Sports Club]] || 2013
|-
| '''[7]''' || 122* || 137 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[8]''' || 140[[not out|*]] || 139 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|-
| '''[9]''' || 113[[not out|*]] || 140 || {{cr|SL}} || [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]|| [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] || 2013
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{s-start}}
{{succession box|
before= [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]|
title= [[Pakistani national cricket captains|Pakistani national cricket captain]] (T20I)|
years= 2012–2014|
after= [[Shahid Afridi]]
}}
{{s-end}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/Pakistan/Mohammad-Hafeez/2958.html Mohammad Hafeez]'s profile page on Wisden
* Mohammad Hafeez on [https://twitter.com/MHafeez22|Twitter]

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{{Pakistan Squad 2007 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2007 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2010 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2012 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2014 ICC World Twenty20}}
{{Melbourne Stars current squad}}

{{Persondata 
| NAME = Mohammad, Hafeez
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES =
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Pakistani cricketer
| DATE OF BIRTH = 17 October 1980
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Sargodha]], [[Punjab (Pakistani province)|Punjab]]
| DATE OF DEATH =
| PLACE OF DEATH =
}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mohammad, Hafeez}}
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