Quotes from Inzamam-ul-Haq

There is always great significance playing against India, and it is always special and a treat for people in both countries.

When I look back and think about it, I feel my career was fairly good but, certainly, not tremendous.

The victory in the 1992 World Cup changed Pakistan cricket. A number of cricketers from that side turned out to be role models and inspiration for the younger generation.

The World Cup 2015 will be a stage for youngsters to make names for themselves and earn the respect and recognition of the cricket pundits. However, this can only be achieved if they don't get overawed by the situation, stay focused, stick to basics, respect the opponents, and follow match plans that will vary from match to match.

The 2005 Test tour to India was special, as I captained and we won at Bangalore, and it was a great tour for us, and even winning against India at Lahore in 2004 was a memorable day for me.

It's always special playing in Australia and New Zealand.

I want to develop an atmosphere where the selectors, captain, and coach are on the same page because, unless this happens, there will be no turnaround in our cricket.

Besides being a sportsman, I am also a human being.

How well a team executes its plans is important, but I think keeping nerves under pressure is far more important in the knockout stage.

I never really sought out the captaincy at any stage in my career. Now that it has been handed to me, I would obviously like to do it justice and keep performing well. The day I stop performing will be the day I happily relinquish the role.

The PCB needs to be clear in its stance on players who have been involved in corruption and tarnishing the image of the country. Because playing for the national team is the highest honor for any athlete.

We can't take such unfair criticism. It would be difficult for me to continue as captain if this unhealthy trend of demoralising the team after a few bad performances continues.

T20 is an unpredictable format, so you cannot rule out any team's chances.

The thing that forced me to think about my retirement was that I had played my cricket with honour and distinction, and I did not want to put myself in a position where I was considered a liability or unwanted by the selectors.

Even after defeating India, I still have the highest respect for them as opponents.

In the single group format, where each team plays against the other, it gives a chance to the established outfits to make a comeback if they falter in the early games.

I control my anger.

It's important what you can do for your team. Even if you score 30-40, if it contributes to team's victory, then it is always memorable.

All successful captains in the world have had long-term roles to make a difference.