October 8 – Herald Sun states that first test century maker Mohammad Hafeez came close to retiring before securing a recall to the Pakistan team. Hafeez credits former teammate and legendary Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, his wife and god for convincing him to persevere.
Herald Sun: Mohammad Hafeez shunned retirement plans and credits wife and Shoaib Akhtar for Test comeback
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