Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Hafeez, cricket fraternity rejoice Pakistan’s progress to WC final

The Pakistani cricketing fraternity was all praises for the Men In Green after they thrashed New Zealand to secure their T20 World Cup final berth — a development welcomed across the country.

Pakistan beat New Zealand in Sydney by 7 wickets on Wednesday to reach the grand finale. They will face either India or England, who play the second semi-final on Thursday in Adelaide.

Former skipper Mohammad Hafeez congratulated the team and the fans around the world as he appreciated the opening pair — Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam — for their sensational performance.

Ex-pacer Shoaib Akhtar said he saw amazing scenes at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Former coach Misbah-ul-Haq said: Many many congratulations to #TeamPakistan and the whole nation on winning the semifinal of #T20WC2022 . Best of luck for the final."

Imam-ul-Haq, Umar Akmal, Salman Butt, Imran Nazir, and other players also expressed their excitement after the mesmerising win — which meant that Pakistan have now made it to the third T20 World Cup final.