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Inzamam’s farewell

by SixandOut on March 22nd, 2007

Inzamam-ul-Haq bowed out of the International one day scene yesterday with a brisk 37, in Pakistan’s win over Zimbabwe. The result was insignificant as a much more immediate situation unveiled: Inzamam’s departure from the game. Irrespective of the events surrounding his exit, he is still one of the most talented men to have played one day cricket in recent years, yet none could have been prepared for what happened.

27.4 Mupariwa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, OUT, fine catch, a very fine catch to end a brilliant batsman’s one-day career. Inzamam trying to launch another six over long-on but got an outside edge behind Williams’ head at mid-off who jogged back and took it in front of his nose. Fine catch Inzamam-ul-Haq c Williams b Mupariwa 37 (35b 2×4 3×6) SR: 105.71 And he gets a big standing ovation; each Zimbabwe player jogs over to shake his hand. And as he raises his bat, his Pakistan side all come down to greet their captain who, by now, is in tears. He takes his helmet off, acknowledges the crowd while wiping the tears dry. And 15 years ago today, Inzamam scored 60 off 37 balls to help Pakistan win the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

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It was a remarkable and fitting reception for Inzy. Check it:

Awesome.

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