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Inzy "depressed" by Imran criticism

Pakistan's skipper has admitted feeling depressed after the legendary all-rounder described his leadership as "spineless".

Updated on: Jan 13, 2005 08:37 PM IST
PTI | By , Melbourne
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Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has admitted feeling depressed after former captain Imran Khan described his leadership as "spineless".

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Pakistan's all-time second-leading Test run-scorer, the 34-year-old Inzamam made one and nought in the first Test against Australia, then missed the next two matches with a back injury.

Australia won the third Test by nine wickets in Sydney this week to sweep the series.

"I'm definitely depressed but hopefully I will perform well in the one-day series," Inzamam told reporters.

Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer said Imran's description of his team as "spineless" was incorrect.

Imran told a Melbourne radio station on Thursday: "What I think is disappointing is the spineless manner in which they have played, the lack of fighting qualities, no leadership, no plans.

"It's the mis-match that has been greatly disappointing. People expected a bit more of a fight.

"Perhaps he (Inzamam) should have played the last Test because, with a back injury, I can understand a fast bowler missing out, but a batsman missing out I think is disappointing," added Pakistan's 1992 World Cup-winning captain who played 88 Tests.

Pakistan play Australia A in a warm-up match on January 12 in Adelaide before the triangular one-day series, which starts on January 14 when Australia host West Indies in Melbourne.

 
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