Is it possible to become a dictator overnight? Inzamam

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has rejected allegations of adopting an autocratic attitude during the recent World Cup, as pointed out by a three-member Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) inquiry committee.

Lahore, May 18 : Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has rejected allegations of adopting an "autocratic" attitude during the recent World Cup, as pointed out by a three-member Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) inquiry committee.

"I have always remained very close to players and never imposed anything on them. How could I become a dictator overnight?" The Nation quoted him, as saying.

The veteran cricketer said that instead of finding scapegoats or blaming a single player, the PCB should rather focus on improving the state of cricket affairs in the country.

He said that his chances of continuing as a Test player would not be hampered by the report, and added that he would keep his focus on domestic cricket and prove his case on merit.

The three-member committee, headed by former Test player Ijaz Butt, on Thursday held Inzamam responsible for the team's World Cup debacle.

"There was poor leadership from Inzamam, who was an introvert and an autocratic captain, especially after the Oval fiasco when his refusal to go on to the field was overlooked by the PCB Chairman," the committee said in its report.

"Inzamam failed to lead from the front and the chairman of the selection committee was also a weak and a pliant person. As a consequence, the team was chosen at behest of Inzamam," it added.

ANI