The end was not what had been anticipated, especially the hasty manner in which it arrived. Ultimately, it did not matter as Pakistan cricket bade a teary, emotional farewell to Inzamam-ul-Haq at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. A world class cricketer in both forms of the game, Inzi was a class act. With him now gone, it has opened a huge gap between two generations not only in Pakistani cricket but also at the International level where all the greats seem to be going off one after the another.
The board renamed an enclosure in his honour and a brief visual presentation of his achievements was shown on the big screen. As he said goodbye to "my boys", his successor as captain, Shoaib Malik, broke down. He wasn't alone.
Javed Miandad's position as Pakistan's record Test run-scorer stays intact, just, and though Inzamam regretted not breaking it, he had 16 satisfied years to look back at.
Arguably one of the best batsmen of modern times, Inzi batted each innings with patience and aggression when required. His deft touch won Pakistan many matches. He was always the silent man, contemplating his next move and executing it to perfection. The world of cricket has indeed bid farewell to a legend who was not only a match winner for his country but also a champion of the game.
One of my all-time favorite cricketers, Inzamam will be missed not only by the sport but also by all his admirers and supporters over the playing years. We all pray the best for him in years to come as he starts building a hospital in his hometown of Multan, just like his mentor Imran Khan who always said that Inzi was the best player of pace in world cricket placing him in the game's elite.
The board renamed an enclosure in his honour and a brief visual presentation of his achievements was shown on the big screen. As he said goodbye to "my boys", his successor as captain, Shoaib Malik, broke down. He wasn't alone.
Javed Miandad's position as Pakistan's record Test run-scorer stays intact, just, and though Inzamam regretted not breaking it, he had 16 satisfied years to look back at.
Arguably one of the best batsmen of modern times, Inzi batted each innings with patience and aggression when required. His deft touch won Pakistan many matches. He was always the silent man, contemplating his next move and executing it to perfection. The world of cricket has indeed bid farewell to a legend who was not only a match winner for his country but also a champion of the game.
One of my all-time favorite cricketers, Inzamam will be missed not only by the sport but also by all his admirers and supporters over the playing years. We all pray the best for him in years to come as he starts building a hospital in his hometown of Multan, just like his mentor Imran Khan who always said that Inzi was the best player of pace in world cricket placing him in the game's elite.
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