Don't underestimate lion-hearted Pak: Inzamam

[Awesome Anjum]

Karachi, February 12: Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq today warned India not to underestimate his young and inexperienced team, declaring that it had the determination and ambition to do well in the upcoming "mother of all" series.

Although his team lacked the superstars of the 1987 and 1999 teams, Inzamam said what was common in the present squad and those match-winning sides was the commitment to do well in India.

"I hope India do not underestimate us on the basis that we have an inexperienced and young team as compared to it (India) or because we don't have same superstars or match-winners as we had on the 1987 and 1999 tours," Inzamam said in an interview shortly before leaving for India for a commercial shoot, also featuring his rival Sourav Ganguly.

"The common thing between the 1987 and 1999 teams and the present team is the spirit, determination, commitment and ambition to do well in India." Pakistan, under Imran Khan, won the 1986-87 five-Test series 1-0 with victory in the Bangalore Test whereas in 1999, Wasim Akram guided Pakistan to victories in Chennai and Kolkata. Anil Kumble's world record of 10 wickets in the second innings helped India win the Delhi Test.

[Amjid Javed]

Karachi, February 12: Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq today warned India not to underestimate his young and inexperienced team, declaring that it had the determination and ambition to do well in the upcoming "mother of all" series.

inzi talking ***** as per usual...! |-F |-F

young and inexperienced? most off these guys have played in india v pakistan series b4 and most have been around international cricket for a while... inzi shud stop make such stupid comments interms of pakistans team situation!

[Amjid Javed]

the term lion-hearted pakistan at moment is untrue... chicken-hearted wud be better

[Sid]

the term lion-hearted pakistan at moment is untrue... chicken-hearted wud be better


:oD

[Amjid Javed]

the words inzi and lion heart shud neva be used in same article! when the guy can take batting order responsability then he shud consider himself chicken heart!

[fair_play]

Nah nah Amjid I disagree!

It is lion-hearted. You see Inzy has lots in parallel with lions - and I joke not.

Lions rarely hunt - prefering to doze all day while lesser memebers of the group go hunting (lionesses like Hafeez). They eat well once the kill is made - but slumber is their favourite repose.

Ocassionally, the lion is woken from its slumber - and then it's beware! And that is very much our Inzi!

He is a natural lion - with the attitude to match.




(In contrast Javed Miandad was a real hyena)

[Daoud]

Nah nah Amjid I disagree!

It is lion-hearted. You see Inzy has lots in parallel with lions - and I joke not.

Lions rarely hunt - prefering to doze all day while lesser memebers of the group go hunting (lionesses like Hafeez). They eat well once the kill is made - but slumber is their favourite repose.

Ocassionally, the lion is woken from its slumber - and then it's beware! And that is very much our Inzi!

He is a natural lion - with the attitude to match.

LOL. Excellent call

[Amjid Javed]

Nah nah Amjid I disagree!

It is lion-hearted. You see Inzy has lots in parallel with lions - and I joke not.

Lions rarely hunt - prefering to doze all day while lesser memebers of the group go hunting (lionesses like Hafeez). They eat well once the kill is made - but slumber is their favourite repose.

Ocassionally, the lion is woken from its slumber - and then it's beware! And that is very much our Inzi!

He is a natural lion - with the attitude to match.




(In contrast Javed Miandad was a real hyena)

i find inzis attitude with current odi team batting order disgusting! its obvious top order needs help yet inzi just throws lambs infront of the wolves to be killed.

one reason i respect players like miandad, imran khan and majid khan is they always put there hands up for team (even when there where personal grudges in side) and lead from the front.

imran khan wasnt pakistans star batsmen in 1992 world cup but he batted number 3 so there was a good head to lead others around him!

inzis just a disgrace and coward!

[adi 101]

pakistan will definatly beat india and i can gaurantee that to you all

[fair_play]

Well I think since there are no lionesses in the team, Inzi just throws out the lion cubs first. The lion must rest and doze first. I really am quite taken by my analogy!

But one problem is that while Inzi might be a lion - not all the team are. When I think of Inzi and Youhanna I am reminded me of the Biblical prophecy of the "lion and lamb lying down together" coming true!

That is the day of judgement I think - and clearly Pakistan cricket's has arrived.


(What's the exact Biblical reference Umar? Or is it Talmudic?)

[Amjid Javed]

Well I think since there are no lionesses in the team, Inzi just throws out the lion cubs first. The lion must rest and doze first. I really am quite taken by my analogy!

But one problem is that while Inzi might be a lion - not all the team are. When I think of Inzi and Youhanna I am reminded me of the Biblical prophecy of the "lion and lamb lying down together" coming true!

That is the day of judgement I think - and clearly Pakistan cricket's has arrived.


(What's the exact Biblical reference Umar? Or is it Talmudic?)

rumpur has it inzi after he retires is set to move to london and will perform in pantomine at london pladium theatre.

he will star in wizard of oz, inzi will play the cowardly lion, akthar the tin man with no heart |-R

[Waqar's inswinging yorker]

FP - watching a bit too much attenborough!!!! but a GREAT ANALOGY!!!!!

[Officer Barbrady]

How dare anyone speak up against the great Inzi. He is a role model and a leader for all Pakistanis. Despicable that you guys can make fun of a man of his stature. Shameful stuff.

I am disgusted.

[Amjid Javed]

we are disgusted at inzis atitude aswell...!

[Abdul Qadir 236]

Inzi should lead from the front for once and open the innings until the WC.

[Raz]

Amjid i dont think you have the right quite frankly to diss Inzi in the way you are doing.

Try saying something positive for once instead of being the same boring old Amjid, criticising the team at every opportunity. You really need to meet Uri Geller he'll tell you all about the power of positive thoughts!!!!!!

[Amjid Javed]

inzi is a coward plain and simple he shud bat at number 3, imran khans said it, waqar younis, asif iqbal, whole aussie commentary have said it....!

[Officer Barbrady]

we are disgusted at inzis atitude aswell...!

that was a joke

[Abdul Qadir 236]

Amjid, look at 92 WC final. Imran and Javed were in early and they put on a superb partnership for the team!

[Amjid Javed]

:-D

[Officer Barbrady]

Ah Amjid can lighten up as well. Breaking news here!

[Hash]

ofcoarse Brian Lara is a coward chicken as well since he bats at 4.

[Waseem]

Amjid Javed = Sarfraz Nawaz of Pakpassion :-)

[Amjid Javed]

ofcoarse Brian Lara is a coward chicken as well since he bats at 4.

funny that because ive seen lara come in much earlier many times and take bull by horns.

2ndly west indies have experienced gayle opening innings and sarwan @ 3!

pakistan have a novice top 3, yet inzi hides big difference! |-A |-A

[jalex382]

Amjid would u perfer Inzi to open batting?

[Amjid Javed]

no number 3 is fine. salman butt and hameed can open.

inzi 3, malik 4, yoyo 5, razzaq 6, afridi 7, akmal 8, rana 9 , sami 10, s nazir 11

[Bailan]

if inzi is a coward, then what does that make Youhana?

I wana see Youhana and Inzi opening in on innings ...

that could be fun

[jalex382]

Amjid as reliable as our opening pair is, wouldnt #3 would be considered as opening batsman, wel most likely our one of the opener is gone with in first 5 overs, hiding inzi behind 3rd or fourth spot is to take of the shine off the ball and then yoyo and inzi come in to give the stability to our batting line up, lets suppose inzi comes in at 3 and makes the score of our usual number 3rd batsman, which is most likely not more then 20 or 25 now days, then who do we have at number 5. and you know yoyo is most like unpredictable, i wouldnt rely on him, and if you ask me if u wana switch #3 position to Inzi, i dont think our batting line up can be realiable. we will have batting collapses every other game. Besides Inzi is not as young or fit you he is, he cant be there for building up an inning and last for 30 overs.

[Amjid Javed]

jalex, i blv ur best players have to bat the most overs therefore either inzi or yoyo needs 2 bat @ number 3.

2ndly as good as inzi/yoyo can be they cant keep bailing pakistan out after starts off 20/3 or 30/3 etc...

thats is down to two points

1) younger players have to improve and score runs

2) make shift openers/n.o 3 like akmal/hafeez/yk etc aint gona work.

malik was fine at 3. but sadly seems bw/inzi dont have faith in malik lasting long on non-placid tracks or v best bowlers(i blv this also) but though coach/skipper had more faith!

[jalex382]

Amjid i agree with most of ur points, however, in pakistan batting line up #3 is equal to #2, coz of our opening pair is still not stable, so ball is still new and still swinging, i am sure u would agree with me on that. so why would u wana risk inzi at 3 if we can take a risk on someone who is not gonna be reliable at number 5? and if u say one of them has to bat most over then why wouldnt you put inzi or yoyo in opening slots. Coz i am sure you woundt wana take a risk of them getting on on swining ball, but with Pakistan current situation, #3 is as equal as opening.

[Amjid Javed]

well i think pakistan shud open with butt and hameed. i recon both more often than not will get runs for pakistan. i see ur point. but inzi batting 5 is to low for me.

[Officer Barbrady]

http://www.pakpassion.net/CM_M/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=167&Item id=239

[Amjid Javed]

|-U top stuff MIG

[Schiller]

That would be Isaiah I believe fp the lamb one :-D

ps couldnt find that umpiring article of yours

[Waqar's inswinging yorker]

schiller - who is that guy in your sig - is bugging me - feel i should know who it is

[jalex382]

WIY, its kramer, from Seinfeld
i luv that show man.

[Waqar's inswinging yorker]

heard of that - ppl say its funny - never watched it myself though - better than friends?

[jalex382]

Well, i think ppl from 16 to 20 like friends better, but ppl 23 and above like seinfeld, i found that show hillarious, kramer is knows for his Physical funny acting. Show is great though.

[Waqar's inswinging yorker]

what about 21-23 ?

[jalex382]

they are confused between those two shows. but that was a good one.

[Waqar's inswinging yorker]

hahaha - - love it - they are too confused!!!

[jalex382]

how old ar u?

[Waqar's inswinging yorker]

19 - soon to be 20 or in otherwards nearing confusion!!!!

[pakistani pride]

inzimam will shut his critics up in india !

[jalex382]

your right on the edge dude, lol. but if u get a chance watch seinfeld, u will luv it. in one or two episode they have one guy repesenting pakistan also. in good sense.

[Waqar's inswinging yorker]

cool