Pakistani cricketers pay respect to Inzamam-ul-Haq (C) on the fifth day of their second Test cricket match against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore October 12, 2007. Ul-Haq, 37, he appeared in his 120th and final test. REUTERS/Zahid Hussein/File photo
LAHORE, Pakistan, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq hopes his second stint as chief selector of the men’s team will be more successful than his first when the team won the 2017 Champions Trophy in England. .
A member of the 1992 World Cup-winning squad, Inzamam was given the job on Monday and his first assignment would be to pick the one-day squad for a three-game series against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka later this month.
With the Asian Cup and the Over-50 World Cup approaching this year, the 53-year-old would play a crucial role as Pakistan seeks continental and world titles this year.
“Heading up a selection committee is already hard work in Pakistan, but this time it will be more challenging with the Asian Cup and World Cup just around the corner, followed by the tour of Australia,” Inzamam said in a statement. Issued by Pakistan. Cricket board on Monday.
“But I know I can fulfill this role and I will try to do better than last time. Despite the tight time, we will announce the best possible teams.”
Inzamam, who earned 499 caps from 1991-2007, previously served as head coach between 2016 and 2019, during which time he helped uncover what is now the core of the current squad.
“I am delighted that Inzamam-ul-Haq has agreed to head our men’s national selection committee at a crucial time. He is a legend and has served the game with dignity,” PCB President Zaka Ashraf said.
“I have no doubt that his new innings will add to the laurels and bring more talented cricketers to the fore.”
Reporting by Amlan Chakraborty in New Delhi; Lincoln Festival edition.
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