Pakistan’s Chief Selector, Inzamam-ul-Haq, has obtained a visa for Indiaalong with the national team. He arrived in Hyderabad prior to Pakistan’sfirst match against India in the ICC World Cup 2023.
During practice sessions, he actively provided guidance to the players.According to the website ‘Cricket Pakistan,’ it was revealed that Inzamam’sinclusion was not welcomed by the foreign coaches.
However, the team coaches remains silent on the matter. Inzamam was part ofthe selection panel for the Playing XI in the initial two matches. Afterreturning to Lahore, he is now prepared to fulfill his advisory role from adistance. Inzamam had expressed his desire for the India tour, and this wasaccepted by Zaka Ashraf, as per sources.
Currently, there is lot of unease among foreign coaches regarding hispresence. Normally, the Touring Selection Committee is responsible forselecting the Playing XI during tours. Despite this, Inzamam has expressedhis opinion, and it is hoped that his return will continue to have animpact.
In contrast, foreign coaches are feeling uncertain due to changes in theforeign coaches’ board, and their future after the World Cup is uncertain.The current administration has chosen to maintain stability based on theimportance of the ongoing event.
