Ramiz Raja wants Shoaib Malik, Hafeez to 'gracefully retire', pave way for young talents

Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja has called for veterans Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez to 'gracefully retire' from international cricket and pave way for youngsters waiting for ir chance. Speaking to media via a video conference, Ramiz Raja urged Hafeez and Malik to step down from national side, claiming that y had served eugh and that it was time for or talents to get some . Rumours of Malik and Hafeez's future in international cricket have been speculated ever since end of World Cup in 2019, however, both veterans have t hinted at making any calls on ir future soon. 

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Ramiz Raja wants Malik, Hafeez to go

“I come across both during my assignments that is why I avoid making personal comments. re is doubt both have served Pakistan cricket well all se years. But w I think it is time y gracefully retired from Pakistan team,” he said.

“I think if y retire w it will help Pakistan cricket. We have a good pool of players and we must move ahead,” he added.

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Malik might take call after T20 World Cup

Malik, a former Pakistan captain, had said after retiring from ODIs after last World Cup that he would also call it quits in T20 Internationals. "I will have to see my fitness and position in national side closer to World Cup than I will take a decision on final retirement," he told reporters. all-rounder also said he didn't take criticism to heart as it is like having breakfast in morning in Pakistan cricket.

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"One becomes used to it. I don't take it to heart. As I am t an insecure person and I have achieved a lot in life. For me even w to play for Pakistan is biggest hour and perform as well as a senior professional. "As far as my being dropped after World Cup is concerned as a professional cricketer I have seen lot of ups and downs in life and I took it in my stride."

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