Inzamam-ul-Haq sends Pakistan team a stern warning

Former Pakistan captain and current chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq have sent out a stern warning to the Pakistan players warning them not to get carried away with a victory in the first Test at Lord’s. Although Pakistan clinched the first Test at Lord’s, Inzamam has stated that it was important for the Pakistan team to grow across all the formats, including the limited overs’ formats as well.

“We have done well in Test cricket but we have a realistic chance of even securing top position in the Test rankings. And we need to work very hard to improve our rankings in ODI and T20 cricket which have gone down since last year,” he said.

“And that can only happen when we start showing more consistency and continuity in our performances. The remaining three Tests against England are a litmus test for Pakistan to show they can be consistent,” Inzamam told Geo Super sports from Manchester.

Prior to the start of the second Test at Old Trafford, Inzamam stated that Pakistan certainly cannot afford to relax at any point of the second Test.

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“England is always a tough side to beat at home. Our team played superbly to surprise them at Lord’s. But with James Anderson and Ben Stokes back they can come back. The second Test will be crucial in deciding the fate of the series,” Inzamam said.

“But if the weather is warm it is good for our team. If we show the same consistency we showed at Lord’s this can be a good match for us,” he said.

“Most of our players don’t have much experience of playing in English conditions and this could suit the home side,” he said.