Inzamam ul Haq closest to Viv Richards amongst all Pakistan batsmen: Saqlain Mushtaq

Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has called one of his former captains, Inzamam ul Haq as Pakistan’s Viv Richards for his ability to dominate bowling attacks, which made him a match-winner for Pakistan cricket team during his playing days. While speaking on his YouTube channel, Saqlain Mushtaq said that he remembers time when Inzamam ul Haq came into Pakistan team after a terrific first-class season. Saqlain Mushtaq said that Inzamam ul Haq did t wear a helmet and despite that, he played pull shot to fast bowlers from front foot just like Viv Richards did.

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Saqlain Mushtaq reveals why Inzamam ul Haq was called Viv Richards

In YouTube video, Saqlain Mushtaq revealed that Inzamam ul Haq was selected in Pakistan squad when Imran Khan was captain. When he had come to side, Imran Khan gave ball to Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis and asked m to watch out for newcomer Inzamam in squad.

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Saqlain Mushtaq also revealed that both Wasim and Waqar were asked to bowl bouncers at full pace to Inzamam ul Haq. In end, Imran Khan was impressed by Inzamam ul Haq's batting in nets without a helmet and was given his debut against West Indies. In video, Saqlain Mushtaq also said that Inzamam ul Haq was wearing a hat on head but he pulled, hooked, cut and slashed West Indies bowlers off his front foot. He said that following that kck, everyone started calling Inzamam ul Haq 'Pakistan’s Viv Richards' as West Indies great used his front foot to smash bowlers towards mid-wicket. 

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Saqlain Mushtaq reveals his struggle against Sachin Tendulkar

On Sunday during an Instagram live session with Sportstar, Saqlain Mushtaq recalled how difficult it was for him to bowl at Sachin Tendulkar during Chennai Test back in 1999. Recalling entire episode, Saqlain Mushtaq said that Sachin Tendulkar was dominating Pakistan bowlers and he walked up to Wasim Akram ( n Pakistan captain) to tell him that it was getting tough for bowlers to tackle Sachin Tendulkar and psychologically, he was feeling a bit down.

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Saqlain Mushtaq said that Wasim Akram showed full faith in him and also gave him some encouraging words by saying that he could do something magical for team. He added that those words by Wasim Akram helped him stronger and eventually he got Sachin Tendulkar out to turn match in Pakistan's favour.