INTERNATIONAL CRICKET
Inzamam-ul-Haq gets tough as SA await Pakistan
London — Inzamam-ul-Haq was not to be messed with as a player‚ and nothing has changed now that he is Pakistan’s selection boss. "All the players have to realise their responsibilities and perform their roles in the team otherwise they will go home now and there will be changes in the team‚" he said in Lahore at the weekend. In short‚ go big or go home. Inzamam spoke in the wake of Pakistan’s 2-1 Test series defeat by New Zealand in the Emirates‚ where they were dismissed for fewer than 200 twice and reached 400 just once. And that despite the fact that six of the nine 50s in a series that featured no centuries — but four efforts of at least 80 — were scored by Pakistanis. That cut no ice with Inzamam: "Players are not selected for Pakistan to not cope with pressure. This is their job as professionals." They will get the chance to prove they have taken the big fella seriously in their series in SA‚ which starts in Centurion on December 26. A little coercive motivation can be a good ...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.