Young batting sensation of Pakistan Haider Ali made a fantastic T20I debut against England earlier this month and he became the first Pakistani batsman to score a T20 fifty on debut. 

However, the veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has advised the youngster to further improve his technique to become a world-beater.

“Haider is a great talent and plays with tremendous confidence which is required at the top level. However, he still needs to work a lot on his technique. If your technique is solid, then you can survive for long in international cricket. I hope he is working on it because if he improves his technique, his shot range will become ever better. I am praying for his success,” said Hafeez.

He specifically talked about the performance and impact of young players on Pakistan cricket and its future. 

“I always like it when our youngsters showcase their talent in front of the world. This is how Pakistan cricket will move forward. I want more youngsters to come but after they are fully prepared and ready for international cricket,” he added.

While Hafeez ended up winning the man of the series award for his two half-centuries in the T20I series, he also added that he was available to bowl but the captain Babar Azam thought otherwise.

“I am allowed to bowl in international cricket for past one year as I cleared my bowling action test after it was declared illegal in an English county cricket match. I also bowled in this year’s Pakistan Super League as well. I was also available to bowl on this tour, but it was the captain’s choice to not use me. If I was not in the captain’s plan, it does not mean that he is unaware of my ability as a bowler. In the future, if given an opportunity, I am available to deliver as a bowler,” he said.