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Inzi tempted to play in on-going India-Pak series

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Posted: Nov 30, 2007 at 0000 hrs IST

Panchkula (Haryana), November 30: With Pakistan cricket team struggling against India under his young successor Shoaib Malik, former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul Haq on Thursday said he feels like playing for the side.

"Pakistan team is being led by a very young captain, so it should be given time to settle down. Playing against India at home adds to the pressure. At times, I feel like playing, but at the same time I realise that every cricketer has to retire one day," Inzamam said.

On joining the Indian Cricket League, he said it was an opportunity to play with young cricketers.

"Even after retiring I had to remain involved with cricket, so when ICL happened it suited me well. It also provided a good monetary incentive," he told reporters on the sidelines of his team's practice session.

Inzamam is captaining Hyderabad Heroes, one of the six teams playing in the ICL's Twenty20 tournament.

The veteran batsman said former South African opener Gary Kirsten was a great player and a very professional cricketer and should not have problem in coaching a team like India.

"The pressure of coaching a side like India is a very challenging task. But he is a very intelligent cricketer, he will figure out way to handle the assignment," he said.

About joining the ICL, he said it was an opportunity to play with young cricketers.

"Even after retiring I had to remain involved with cricket, so when ICL happened it suited me well. It also provided a good monetary incentive," he said.

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