Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis has hit back at Mohammad Hafeez over is recent criticism of Pakistan's '90s cricket legends. Taking to X (Formerly Twitter), Younis shared a throwback picture of himself alongside Wasim Akram. He captioned the post with their combined bowling records and wrote in bold caps, “90’s KA LONDA (Boys from the 90s)”, hinting that the duo's legendary performances speak louder than any criticism.
What did Mohammad Hafeez say about Pakistan's cricket legends?
Hafeez, who played 55 Tests, 218 ODIs, and 119 T20Is for Pakistan, made some scathing remarks about the cricketing greats of the 1990s, implying that they had not done enough to uplift the game in the country.
Hafeez, while analyzing Pakistan's disappointing exit from the Champions Trophy 2025, claimed that despite having big names like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar, the Pakistan team of the 90s failed to leave any significant legacy for future generations.
He said, "I am a huge fan of those who played in the 1990s but when it comes to legacy, they left nothing for Pakistan. They didn't win an ICC event - they lost the (World Cups of) 1996, 1999 and 2003. We reached one final (in the 1999 World Cup) and lost that badly."
He pointed out that Pakistan won only the 1992 World Cup but couldn't clinch any other ICC trophies during that era. The incident has also raised questions about the relationship between Pakistan's current and former cricketers.
With Pakistan's poor performance in the 2025 Champions Trophy on home soil, the spotlight has once again turned to the nation's cricketing legacy and its struggle to deliver consistent success in major tournaments.
