Lobby trying to oust me: Intikhab Alam by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:

Intikhab Alam

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DateLine: 7th September 2009

 

Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam has alleged that a particular lobby is running a smear campaign to oust him.

 

However, he refused to get bogged down by the criticism.

 

Intikhab told the Geo Super channel that there are some former players in the Pakistan Cricket Board who didn't want to see him continue as coach.

 

"These people, this lobby is running a campaign against me and trying to pressurise me. It is sad but I am not going to back down. I have been given a responsibility and I will fulfill it till the board Chairman has confidence in me," Intikhab said.

 

Former Test captain Aamer Sohail had earlier accused Intikhab of formenting intrigue and groupings within the team.

 

Intikhab, a former captain, said he didn't have to prove his coaching credentials to anyone.

 

"Pakistan has won two World Cups under my supervision and I was even invited to Indian Punjab to coach their team which reached the final in one season," he said.

 

"I have been coaching for a long time now and have my own academy. So no one should question my coaching credentials. I don't think age is a bar to doing anything positive and constructive as long as one is fit and running around."