Dav Whatmore on Pakistan's first Sri Lanka ODI, Hafeez and more

SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Mohammad Hafeez celebrates after reaching his century during the first One-Day International (ODI ) match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Sharjah CriShow more

The first ODI against Sri Lanka was a success for Pakistan, albeit a narrow one.

Mohammad Hafeez was the star of the show, of course, knocking a hefty 122 in leading Pakistan to the victory.

Of the centurion, Whatmore said:

"Hafeez was really keen yesterday to get back in the runs column. He's been a very good contributor in some ways. He had a lean patch against South Africa and was very keen – you might have seen his celebration after the hundred, fair enough -  and he was really keen to get back in the runs which he did very, very well

"To me Hafeez is an automatic selection, because hes a multi-dimensional player, the sort of player we need in Pakistan."

For the full two-part interview between Dubai Sports City's Brian Murgatroyd and Whatmore, and to get a feel for where the coach sees his side heading into Friday's second ODI, take a listen below: