Pakistani stars bid farewell to the 'cricket visionary' Inzamam

Pakistani cricket stars bid farewell to chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, after the batting legend announced that he would not seek a contract renewal and would step down from his post as Pakistan cricket chief selector on Wednesday.

Cricket stars send messages on social media, celebrating the time they spent with the Pakistani batting legend and his impact on their cricketing careers.

Pakistan's batting mainstay Babar Azam called Inzamam a 'cricket visionary' who helped the rising batsman achieve batting records.

“Thank you for serving Pakistan again Inzamam bhai - a cricket visionary and one of the best cricket brains beyond doubt. Your mentoring and trust in me helped me achieved many a miles. Good luck for your next journey!” tweeted Inzamam.

Thank you for serving Pakistan again @Inzamam08 bhai - a cricket visionary and one of the best cricket brains beyond doubt. Your mentoring and trust in me helped me achieved many a miles. Good luck for your next journey! #Legend #Respect #ThankYouInzamam #RiseAndRise pic.twitter.com/G5hE6CmO6f

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) 17 July 2019

“To me Inzamam bhai is a great mentor and a selfless character. When I fell ill right before the world cup, he stood next to me, made sure that I remain in high spirits & refused to give up on me. Thank you Inzamam for your services to my country as chief selector” shared Shadab Khan.

To me @Inzamam08 bhai is a great mentor and a selfless character. When I fell ill right before the world cup, he stood next to me, made sure that I remain in high spirits & refused to give up on me. #ThankYouInzamam for your services to my country as CS. #Legend #Respect pic.twitter.com/dyosrLpbBH

— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) 17 July 2019

“Thanks Inzamam bhai for serving Pakistan cricket and trusting many a youngsters like me. Pakistan cricket will remain in debt to you for your selfless services,” wrote bowling all-rounder Faheem Ashraf.

Thanks @Inzamam08 bhai for serving Pakistan cricket and trusting many a youngsters like me. Pakistan cricket will remain in debt to you for your selfless services. #Legend #ThankYouInzamam #RiseAndRise pic.twitter.com/aicTeu7OoD

— Faheem Ashraf (@iFaheemAshraf) 17 July 2019

A legend bid farewell today to Pakistan cricket - A #ManofSteel, a visionary. I could not have played for Pakistan this early, if it was not for you. You hand pick me, nurtured me and patted my back when I needed it the most. #ThankYouInzamam bhai - Thank YOU #Legend #RiseAndRise pic.twitter.com/iUu2U3AuJa

— Shaheen Shah Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) 17 July 2019

Personally, to me @Inzamam08 was a batting genius & an extraordinary game strategist. He would reach out to you himself and give confidence when you needed it most. I knew you had to make some tough calls for Pakistan but I have no doubt that you only wanted best #ThankYouInzamam pic.twitter.com/CsC8ZYZMbS

— Mohammad Rizwan (@iMRizwanPak) 17 July 2019

I met @Inzamam08 for the first time during the #PSL2019 with my brother @TalhaAisham. As I approached him, he came out of his car, hugged me & asked about my family, cricket and Nepal. A true legend who showed love and respect to a kid. #ThankYouInzamam #RiseAndRise #Legend pic.twitter.com/NKjbbQ4ByW

— Sandeep Lamichhane (@IamSandeep25) 17 July 2019