Inzamam admits his 'passion for cricket has faded to some extent'

Former Pakistan captain Inzamamul Haq, who retired from international cricket in 2007, has admitted that he is not an ardent follower of the sport anymore.

"I'm not the kind of person who loves to criticise the Pakistan Cricket Board or any other individual in the media," The Express Tribune quoted Inzamam, as saying.

"I'm retired now and busy managing my construction business, so I don't normally follow cricket anymore. My passion for the game has faded to some extent."

Inzamam also admitted that he does not enjoy following the national team's progress. Pakistan is currently on the tour of Zimbabwe.
"If Pakistan is playing Zimbabwe nowadays, what interest can I have in following the team's fortunes?" he questioned.
"I don't know much about the Zimbabwe team, plus we have so many new faces whom I don't know that I don't see any point in commenting upon their performances," he pointed out.
Several former Pakistan players, who retired during the last decade, are still attached to the game in some form or the other, but Inzamam said he feels no desire to be part of the sport in any capacity.

"I'm least interested in finding any role in cricket at any level. I have already served Pakistan cricket a lot," he said.

"This does not mean I have entirely ruled out any future association with cricket, but right now, due to my personal circumstances, I'm not looking for any cricket-related role," he added.