Inzamam targets win over Zimbabwe

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Fiza

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Posted: 18 years ago

Inzamam targets win over Zimbabwe

World Cup Group D, Jamaica: Pakistan v Zimbabwe
Starts 1430 GMT Wednesday

The Pakistan team were stunned by the death of their coach

Pakistan have the chance to pay an on-field tribute to coach Bob Woolmer when they play Zimbabwe on Wednesday. Woolmer, 58, died after collapsing in his hotel room in Jamaica, only hours after the team's shock defeat by Ireland last weekend. The result of that match means Pakistan cannot qualify for the Super 8 phase of the tournament. But they want to bow out with a win and have Shahid Afridi available after completing a four-match ban. The big-hitting all-rounder is likely to be recalled for a game which will also be Inzamam-ul-Haq's 378th and final limited overs international, and his last as Pakistan captain. Inzamam has told his players that they owe it to Woolmer's memory and to themselves to go out and perform to the level they are capable of - a level they failed to reach in their opening two games against West Indies and the Irish. "We'll do our best for Bob, but whatever we do, it won't be enough. He was a good man. Whenever any of the boys had a problem, he'd sit with them, and we were very attached to him. "After the game [on Saturday], he went to all the boys and cheered them up. He told them that these things happen in life.

Zimbabwe shared a minutes silence before their game against West Indies

Zimbabwe share a minute's silence in Bob Woolmer's memory

"That was his greatest quality. Even in the bad times, he would think positive," said Inzamam. On paper, Pakistan should be too strong for Zimbabwe, having beaten them in 30 of the 34 games between the two sides and losing only twice - the most recent defeat as long ago as November 1998. But Zimbabwe still have an outside chance of qualifying from the group along with West Indies, and performed well against the hosts on Monday when their total of 202-5 was only passed with 13 balls to spare.

"I thought the guys fought well against the West Indies, and now we must do the same against Pakistan and see where it takes us," said skipper Prosper Utseya.

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Howlarious

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Posted: 18 years ago

yeah i think pakistan will win this game..it will be a boost after the tragic losses

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Chitra

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Posted: 18 years ago

I hope pak wins.They will surely at least as a tribute to the late Bob woolmer

Edited by chitra anand - 18 years ago

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Life_Rulezz

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Posted: 18 years ago

thanks but hope they wins that game. 😛

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Megha

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Posted: 18 years ago

i hope they win this game....they need sum good news after such a tragic week!!

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Howlarious

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Posted: 18 years ago

even if they win it they won't be as happy because of all the shock that the players have had

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Sakki

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Posted: 18 years ago

My prayers r wid Pakistan, INSHALLAH Pakistan will Beat Zimbabwe.

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Sweety

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Posted: 18 years ago

dhy should will dhy? 😕 😳

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Lee Min Ho

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Posted: 18 years ago

Originally posted by: nightangel
dhy should will dhy? 😕 😳

what do u mean??

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