itduzz Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Inzi Set To Retire!!!!!!!! KARACHI — Former Pakistan national team captain, Inzamamul Haq has decided to retire from all forms of international cricket after discussing the issue with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), friends and relatives, Khaleej Times learnt. An official announcement is expected in a couple of days. The 37-year old Inzamam, had quit from ODIs and country’s captaincy after Pakistan’s shameful early exit from the World Cup 2007 in the West Indies, was persuaded by one of his former colleague and PCB to retire gracefully and he accepted their advice. Another reason that perhaps hastened Inzamam to take the decision was that Pakistani selectors had reservations about his fitness and form and were willing to give Misbahul Haq a chance to prove at Test level after he batted so well in the Twenty/20 World Cup. In return of his decision to retire, PCB will pay around Rs10 million and organise a grand gala to honour Inzamam’s outstanding services to Pakistan cricket. The burly batsman, one of the best ever to play for Pakistan, however, wanted to continue his Test career with aims to become country’s first to achieve the landmark of reaching 10,000 Test runs. To achieve the milestones Inzamam declared himself available for Tests and to prove his fitness and form signed a temporary contract to play for English County, Yorkshire, as cover for team-mate Younis Khan, who opted to represent Pakistan in the inaugural Twenty/20 World Cup in South Africa. Unfortunately Inzamam’s performance was below par in half a dozen matches he represented Yorkshire. Inzamam also desired to become Pakistan’s top Test run getter and surpass legendary Javed Miandad’s record. Inzamam in 119 Tests had scored 8813 runs as against Miandad’s 8832 runs and needed just 20 runs to attain that landmark. Unfortunately with his decision to quit he will not be able to achieve the two milestones. Link to comment
The Outsider Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I feel Inzamam still had it in him to last one more season, but then again with some youngsters coming in and his game on a decline it was perhaps the right time to go. Played some tremendous innings in his career and was one of the best timers of the ball in the world circuit. PS : Welcome aboard, itduzz. Link to comment
Gambit Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Big blow to the Pak middle order but MoYo and YK have what it takes to step up and fill the void. Link to comment
Gambit Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Sadly, it's also the end of the manali era. He's back with a new ID. Link to comment
sm332 Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 lets see if Misbah can fill the big void Link to comment
The Outsider Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Sadly' date=' it's also the end of the manali era. He's back with a new ID. [/quote'] :hysterical: Link to comment
Chaos Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Sadly' date=' it's also the end of the manali era. He's back with a new ID. [/quote'] Gambo at his beastly best :cantstop: Link to comment
Mandrake Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 So much of Pakis hope seem to be pinned on Miss- Bah who is being hailed as a future prospect at the ripe old age of 33:giggle: Link to comment
siddhu Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I just visited PP.. and surprisingly, pakis are kind of sad that inzi is retiring. they wanted him to continue for one more season. (with him at 38) and they are advising Sachin and Saurav to retire (at 34)... interesting... Anyway, i think inzi will be missed. he is once in a life time batsman (for pakistan). Shwetabh, i agree.. MoYo and YK in their best form may fill the void, but they are due soem failures... they have enjoyed quite a big purple patch over the past couple of years....lets see what new season brings for them... Link to comment
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