Inzi retained captain for SA tour, World Cup
Bureau Report

KARACHI—Pakistan Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has been retained as the Captain of Pakistan Cricket team for the tour of South Africa and World Cup 2007 to be held in West Indies from March 13, 2007. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Dr. Nasim Ashraf has named Younis Khan as Inzamam’s Deputy till the World Cup 2007.
Bob Woolmer has been retained as the coach of the team for the same period, while Talat Ali Malik will continue as Manager of Pakistan Cricket team. P.J. Mir, former World Cup player has been appointed as Media Manager for the World Cup.
“Inzamam has led the team admirably and we have extended his tenure as captain for the tours of South Africa and more importantly for the World Cup 2007,” Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Naseem Ashraf said.
The 36-year-old Inzamam led Pakistan to a 3-1 victory in a one-day series against the West Indies on Saturday after the home side beat the tourists 2-0 in a three-match Test series last month. Pakistan play three Tests and five one-day internationals on their tour of South Africa between January and February next year.
Ashraf hoped Pakistan will do well in the World Cup to be held over March and April in the West Indies. “World Cup will be won by a team which has self-belief and I saw this current Pakistan team to have exemplary belief, unity and maturity,” said Ashraf.
Inzamam, who took over as captain in September 2003, has led Pakistan in 28 Tests, winning ten, losing nine and drawing nine. He has also led Pakistan in 82 one-day internationals with 50 wins, 29 defeats and three no results. The PCB also showed confidence in their English coach Bob Woolmer and vice captain Younis Khan who will continue in their posts.