Local media this week reported that Whatmore has suggested the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should replace Hafeez, who took over as Twenty20 captain in May.
"I wish to clarify that I am currently not in Pakistan and have not given any interview or statement to any media. Neither have I submitted or discussed any such suggestion to the PCB," Whatmore was quoted as saying in a PCB release.
Pakistan reached the semi-final of the World Twenty20 held in Sri Lanka last month but Hafeez's captaincy was criticised by former players and the media, who blamed him for making arbitrary decisions.
Team-mate Abdul Razzaq also lashed out at Hafeez for dropping him from the semi-final line-up against Sri Lanka.
However, PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf this week confirmed Hafeez was being retained as Twenty20 captain for the series against India.
Whatmore, who coached Sri Lanka to World Cup victory in 1996, said such reports were aimed at demoralising the team.
"The news item is totally incorrect and based on wrong intentions. It is an attempt to demoralise the team when they are preparing for the all-important Indian tour," said Whatmore.
Pakistan are due to tour India for two Twenty20 and three one-day internationals in December and January – the first bilateral series between the two countries in five years.
India stalled bilateral sporting relations with Pakistan following the 2008 terrorist attacks on Mumbai, which left 166 people dead and were blamed on militants based across the border.
But after hectic efforts from Pakistan, India relented in July this year, inviting the arch-rivals to tour. New Delhi cleared the tour earlier this week.
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Hafeez does not have temperament or the finess to be a captain, he should be certainly replaced.
And persisting with Imran Nazir who is like tape-ball player
Proud innovations of Hafeez. 1. Persisting to open despite failing miserably. 2. Kamran Akmal was there and has done well as an opening bat, but he was placed way down the order. 3. Keeping out Asad Shafiq for the entire tournament despite the fragile batting lineup 4. Leaving out Razzaq in the semi finals despite his reasonably good performance in the previous game.
These are just a few of the bright master strokes of Hafeez. Hafeez is primarily in the team as a batsman and he is more often a miss than a hit. His batting performance is there for everyone to see. He shouldn't even be in the team let alone the captaincy.
Hafeez has been the perfect captain who has experimented with innovation which was a dire need......people blaming him are nothing but part of status-co pathetic oldies.
Pakistan media really need to control themselves. Why would Whatmore make a statement against Hafeez now just before the India tour? Seriously. Pakistan media is always trying to sensationalize and rile up high drama for ratings. Let our team practice in peace please. Hafeez is a good captain. He is also human and can make mistakes - the semi final was one of them. Let it be. At least he got us there against all odds. Go Green!
whatmore is very sensible man, he won't make these silly comments. Unfortunately our media is campaigning against hafeez!
Pakistan needs to impose discipline on all its players and officials. It has the highest turnover of coaches and managers in the cricketing world. What it needs is a strong leadership and it can perhaps start by banning players who are trying to evade paying tax which is a criminal offence in all other countries but perhaps not in Pakistan: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20178223 A shame indeed.
@Blithe: "I think Misbah should be made captain of all formats" Surely You're Joking
Unfortunately , Hafeez turned out to be a disastrous captain .
We need a more stable captain against India.
I think Misbah should be made captain of all formats ( and he should be a bit more positive / less defensive )