The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to investigate a case involving a UK-based Pakistani agent, Mughiz Ahmad Shearachiikh, who has been suspended by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaching its anti-corruption code. Shearachiikh and his company, International Cricketers Association (ICA), had signed several centrally contracted Pakistani players last year.
Inzamam-ul-Haq equalled the record for the number of Test centuries by a Pakistani when he scored his 23rd hundred during the second Test against England.
'It was a very important victory for us,' said the Multan-born Pakistan captain
Pakistan's captain says past record will have no bearing on the series. 'Whoever plays well consistently will win.'
The prolific batsman, dropped after the World Cup, is among the probables for the Test series against Bangladesh.
Former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq on Saturday denied allegations of masterminding a players' rebellion last year against then captain Younis Khan.
His memorable 138 runs steered Pakistan to a one-wicket victory in the third Test.
Former Pakistan team doctor and trainer Dr Tauseef Razaque says he resigned because the Pakistan skipper said accused him creating differences among the players.
Pakistan, set 380 to win from 80 overs, made no effort to go for the runs after Hoggard dismissed both openers with only 33 on the board.
"But I must stress here that captaincy is tagged to the team's success," cautioned the Pakistan captain.
He represented Pakistan in 120 Tests and 378 One-dayers but retired former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has lost interest in cricket now and says he is so engrossed in his construction business that he doesn't even keep track of the national team's fortunes.
The Pakistan captain became the seventh player to appear in 300 one-day internationals.
The Pakistan captain expressed fears that flat pitches will eventually keep people away from Test matches in the country.
The Pakistan captain could be banned for eight ODIs or four Tests if he is found guilty of ball tampering and bringing the game into disrepute.
"They have announced a very balanced, strong and experienced touring squad for the tests," said the Pakistani skipper.
The former Pakistan captain is also considering an offer from the lucrative ICL.
"The Indians have now gained a big advantage. The first test was crucial," the Pakistan skipper said.
Pakistan's captain surpassed Sri Lankan veteran all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya's record of 364 ODI's in the third ODI against England.
Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has been roped in as a batting consultant of the national cricket team for the upcoming tours of India and South Africa.
Former Test captain Inzamam-ul-Haq is set to take over as Pakistan team chief selector.
Inzamam said it would put tremendous pressure on the remaining players who would have to make extra efforts.
Pakistan's captain was however banned for four ODIs for bringing the game into disrepute.
Rashid Latif believes Inzamam-ul-Haq should withdraw from the Test side and concentrate on playing in ODIs.
The ICC's lawyers and the Pakistan Cricket Board are discussing a date suitable for both parties.
Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has offered his services as a batting coach for a national side struggling to score runs in England.
Inzamam has been suffering from a long-term back problem while Shoaib injured his shoulder and ankle in the crushing first Test defeat in Perth.
With cricket fever setting in, LG Electronics India private Ltd has set a sales target of Rs 1200 crore (Rs 12 billion) during the Pakistan team's tour to India and signed Pakistan captain Inzamam-Ul-Haq as its brand ambassador.\n\n
The Pakistan captain said his team is hoping to benefit from the experience it got in Australia.
The former Pakistan captain will quit Test cricket after Pakistan's second Test against South Africa, beginning on Monday.
The ICC has told Pakistan they can replace captain Inzamam-ul Haq in next month's Champions Trophy if he is banned at the ICC disciplinary hearing.
The Pakistan captain said he had no regrets about missing next month's ICC Champions Trophy in India.
Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan said Hair should apologise if he "has some respect for moral values".
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