Inzamam lauds 'great' T20 World Cup campaign of Pakistan.

KARACHI -- Legendary Pakistan batter Inzamam-ul-Haq has lauded the Men in Green for showing great fighting spirit during the T20 World Cup 2022.

The 2009 champions suffered last-ball losses to India and Zimbabwe to start their tournament but bounced back to surge into Sunday's final against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, they ended up on the losing side at the final hurdle.

'The major thing was how Pakistan made a comeback in the tournament. From where they were and from where they finished was great. All credit should go to Babar Azam and his team. The best thing was that this team showed fighting spirit,' said Inzamam while speaking on his official YouTube channel.

The 52-year-old also stated that the Pakistan players must be going through a tough time after losing the final.

'We [Pakistan] also lost the 1999 World Cup final. I know how our days were spent post the loss. Hence, I understand what these players must be going through after the loss,' the former right-hander said.

'But I also know the feeling of winning the 1992 World Cup. I know what it feels to win a World Cup and what it feels to lose a final. The public too understands this now,' he added.

The former Pakistan captain also believes that Pakistan were 20-25 runs short in the final.

'It is a bit disappointing that Pakistan had a great opportunity to win the World Cup but they could not win. I must appreciate the boys. I...

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