Inzamam Flying To London To Consult Specialist (08 Feb 1996)

Inzamam flying to London to consult specialist

Samiul Hasan

KARACHI, Feb. 2: Pakistans middle-order batsman Inzamamul Haq leaves for England to consult the specialist about his knee injury which has restricted the burly stroke-maker from giving his best in the training camp being held in Lahore.

Inzamam, who has been advised complete rest, is desperately banking on a special knee cap invented for sportsmen and used pretty commonly at international level. The knee cap performs the work of shock absorbers and allows little strain put on the knee.

Inzamam is carrying the knee injury for the past two years. He had suffered the blow during the 1994 One-day National Championships when he had slipped while returning for a second run.

Since suffering the knee injury, Inzamam has been treated in all the leading medical clinics in Karachi and Lahore. All necessary X-rays and tests have been carried out but because of Pakistan cricket teams busy international commitments, Inzamam has been unable to undergo the required treatment and rest.

Although it has been assured that Inzamam will play in the World Cup and the knee injury will not stop the talented batsman to wield his exploits, it is necessary that proper medication is taken at this hour before it gets out of hand and Inzamam bows out of international cricket like many other stars in the past.