Even as Pakistan Cricket Board chief Nasim Ashraf meets Inzamam-ul
Haq to discuss his future, skipper Shoaib Malik reportedly does not want
him back in the team which may become a crucial factor in deciding the former
captain's fate.
The selection committee is facing a dilemma as they feel, Inzamam with an experience
of 119 Test matches should prolong his Test career for the coming Indian tour
and the home series against Australia.
They want Inzamam to put any retirement plans on a back-burner
for a few months but Malik is reluctant to have his former captain back as he
thinks that he could have a negative influence in the dressing room.
"Inzamam will be coming down to Karachi today and
will meet with the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board and selectors to take
a decision on his immediate future," one source said.
"Originally the idea remains that Inzamam should announce
his retirement before playing in the second Test at Lahore against South Africa,
but now the selectors are having a second thought." he said.
"Even though a respectable send off and financial rewards have been promised
to Inzamam for his retirement, the growing feeling is that it would be beneficial
for the team if Inzamam tours India for the Test series and appears against
Australia early next year and than retires.
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