Disappointing end for Inzy

Lahore, October 12:

Inzamam-ul-Haq made a disappointing exit from international cricket on Friday as Pakistan settled for a draw in the second Test against South Africa.

Pakistan — needing a world record 457 runs for victory to level the two-match series — ended up at 316-4 on the final day.

Mohammad Yousuf (63) and captain Shoaib Malik (20) were the unbeaten batsmen at the crease as Pakistan gave up their run-chase after lunch. A century by Younis Khan (130) on the last day hinted at a chase, but ultimately South Africa won the series 1-0 after a 160-run victory in the first Test at Karachi last week.

Inzamam’s (3) last innings lasted only two deliveries. He flicked his first delivery for three runs. In the next over, he attempted a big shot off left-arm spinner Paul Harris but misjudged the line of the ball and was stumped.

“I thought first test was the pressure game, but now I believe the last one was the more pressure one,” Inzamam said. “Sometimes it does happen, but I am leaving after spending 16 golden years in international cricket.”

Inzamam, who played 120 Test matches, fell three runs short of breaking Javed Miandad’s Pakistan Test record of 8,832 runs.