Intikhab Alam sees a lot in common between http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Imran-c64193 Khan and Shahid Afridi
Intikhab Alam, the manager of the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 cricket team, feels that there is a lot in common between Imran Khan and the current skipper Shahid Afridi.
Alam was Pakistan’s coach in 1992 when the side bagged the World Cup under the charismatic leadership of Imran Khan. The veteran was also Pakistan’s first captain for the One Day International format.
Recently, while taking time out of his busy schedule, the former all-rounder gave a brief interview to an international sports channel. The excerpts from the interview are being presented here for the interest of our readers.
Talking about the skipper Shahid Afridi, Intikhab said, “http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482 had done a fantastic job as captain. Everybody likes him, he is very positive and he leads from the front. The most important aspect is that when the captain is performing, then it’s
a different ball-game. You become even stronger if you are performing well.”
The team manager was of the view that his boys were a dangerous team and could defeat any side of the world if they play to their full potential.
Responding to a question on whether he sees any similarities between Imran Khan and Shahid Afridi, the 70-year old said:
“Both Afridi and Imran inspired their men and that is most important similarity between the two.”
Alam noted that like http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Khan-c71319, Afridi also takes his decision after consulting the coach and the team manager. He said that they both discuss their strategies, which rejuvenates the spirit and performance of the players.
The team manager was of the view that there was a great difference between the team which was representing Pakistan back in 1992 and the one that is appearing it in the ongoing World Cup.
According to him, back then the team comprises of world class players like Imran Khan, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Wasim-Akram-c96292, while in the current team, there is not even a single player of that stature. Though there are a couple of experienced players,
and they are of great help, Alam notes that overall the team is comprised of young and less experienced players.
The former selector also reflected on the difficult times the team has had for the past eight months; he believes the controversies have helped the team become mentally strong.
Alam believes he team is peaking at the right time and has the strength to clear any situation.
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