A biography for Inzamam-ul-Haqhasn’t been written yet.
“Even a good batsman requires a year or so in test cricket to settle down and play long innings.”
“Against any team, confidence is crucial.”
“I am not a big supporter of sledging or insults that are hurled at you. But I don't mind if a bowler glares or stares at the batsmen. During my career, I have faced these situations numerous times.”
“I've never linked team selection to offering prayers, and reports suggesting otherwise are all wrong.”
“Even after defeating India, I still have the highest respect for them as opponents.”
“I am happy and satisfied at the end of my career, but not much. Yes, I would have loved to leave the stage in a better way.”
“When you have confidence, the atmosphere in the dressing room also improves.”
“My career has been as clear as a crystal.”
“I remember, before the 2003 World Cup, I worked extremely hard on my fitness. A great deal of training and dietary discipline. I believe I lost 19 kg. And 19 is the number of runs I scored in the entire tournament.”
“I have told the PCB that I want total independence to work with a free mind and pick the best players, and they have assured me it will be done.”
“We have to keep our feet on ground, stay humble, and collect all praise, well-wishes, and prayers because these will help us in future.”
“If you don't have bounce on the pitch, even a spinner cannot come handy.”
“I didn't play much under Imranbhai, but he was special.”
“It is when your team is losing that the captain has to keep the players together. He has to fight for them.”
“I'm ready to accept the pressures of captaincy.”
“I don't mind positive criticism, but when it is negative and personal, it is quite hard.”
“Trust yourself in tight situations, but you need to have a plan. You might fail once, twice, but you will get better at it.”
“I think fitness and performance levels are the right indicators to determine if it's the time to leave the scene.”
“World Cup 2003 was the worst phase in my career, but that is now behind me, and I am doing all-out efforts to get my place in the team back and further my career.”
“I do think the ICC has financially helped Afghanistan and Ireland a lot, but I think it's crucial that the ICC provides these Associate nations with quality coaches to work on their basics.”