Pakistan chief selector hits back at critics

Pakistan chief selector Inzamam ul Haq, has slammed critics questioning government decision to award him Rs10 million.

"We didn't ask to be given these awards. But it is disappointing, it is being made into an issue for no rhyme or reason," Inzamam said, quoted Press Trust of India.

"The selectors should be given credit for their work. Teams picked by this selection committee drew Test series in England last year, won a series in the West Indies for the first time in 70 years and now also lifted the Champions Trophy," he added.

Furthermore, Inzamam reminded critics that it was his committee that suggested Sarfraz Ahmed's name as captain.

"It was the selection committee which had suggested to the cricket board to make Sarfraz, the captain of the national one-day side," he said.

Eyebrows were raised, after a sum of Rs10 million were awarded to Inzamam for its victorious Champions Trophy campaign. Pakistan went on to win the finals against India at the finals, to claim its firtst ICC Champions Trophy title.