Following Pakistan's narrow loss to England in their T20 World Cup Super 8 match, former cricketers Mohammad Hafeez and Saqlain Mushtaq found themselves in a heated argument over Mohammad Nawaz’s role in the team. The altercation occurred during a discussion on the popular sports show Game on Hai, where Saqlain defended Nawaz’s dual potential as both a bowler and a batsman.

Hafeez, however, disagreed, emphasizing Nawaz’s primary responsibility as a bowler and arguing that his batting role should only come secondary. The disagreement escalated as Hafeez questioned Nawaz’s ability to be effective both as a bowler and a batsman, with Saqlain pushing back by asserting Nawaz's value as an all-rounder. Their fiery exchange has since gone viral, reflecting the mounting frustration around Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign.

This clash came on the back of a crushing loss for Pakistan, as England’s Harry Brook singlehandedly led his team to a two-wicket victory with an explosive 51-ball century, chasing down a target of 165. Brook’s match-winning performance sealed England’s qualification for the semi-finals, while Pakistan now faces a challenging path to the next round. The team’s hopes hinge on their final match against Sri Lanka and the results of other matches in the Super 8 group.