'Imran always backed his team-mates'

Former Pakistan batsman Mudassar Nazar talks to Pakpassion.net on his playing days, playing under Imran Khan, his stint as a coach with the ICC and the NCA in Lahore and gives his opinions on the upcoming stars in Pakistan cricket.

I came across Sohail Tanvir in 2005/06 at the Academy. He was offered some league cricket in England and I advised him to stay at the Academy so we could work with him in areas that we felt he needed to improve upon. Unfortunately and in no way would I criticise him, Sohail opted to go to England and earn some money there. Sajid, you know I would never criticise any cricketer from earning money as some of the boys are the sole breadwinners and there are some very sad stories out there. I feel that Sohail needs to work on his fitness. If I was still at the academy I would have him there with a strict fitness regime and I would be working on his batting, as he has the ability to bat properly, but he doesnt seem to be batting that way these days. I think Sohail is someone who should be part of the T20 squad.