Inzamam-ul-Haq recalls how Javed Miandad helped him tackle Muralitharan

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has recalled a memorable coaching lesson from legendary batter Javed Miandad, describing how Miandad helped him overcome difficulties against Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan.

Inzamam said he struggled to score freely during a Test in Karachi because Muralitharan was getting significant turn from outside the off stump.

According to Inzamam, he approached Miandad and explained the problem. Miandad advised him on how to play the delivery and, after the day’s play, took him to the rough area of the pitch to practise against the turning ball.

Inzamam said the extra practice immediately paid dividends the following day, as he hit Muralitharan for five boundaries through the covers.

He added that Muralitharan eventually changed his approach and began bowling off-spin, seemingly frustrated by Inzamam’s ability to counter him.

“This is what coaching is all about,” Inzamam said while recalling Miandad’s intervention, highlighting the former captain’s ability to identify a batter’s weakness and provide a practical solution.