Inzamam-ul-Haq is reportedly fine after undergoing angioplasty

Former skipper of the Pakistan cricket team Inzamam ul-Haq underwent angioplasty after detecting cardiac issues. The 51-year-old clarified that he did not suffer a heart attack and thanked the people who had wished him well from around the world. The legendary cricketer was taken to the hospital on Tuesday after experiencing discomfort in his stomach. At that time, reports had emerged that he had suffered a cardiac arrest.

In a video shot at his home and uploaded to his YouTube channel, Inzamam said his visit to the hospital had been a “routine check-up” after experiencing discomfort in his stomach. “I want to thank everyone in Pakistan and around the world for praying for my health. I want to thank the Pakistan people, and cricketers from Pakistan and around the world who sent their well-wishes.

“I saw reports saying I had suffered a heart attack. I did not. I went to my doctor for a routine check-up, who said they wanted to conduct an angiography. During angiography, they noted an artery of mine was blocked, so they inserted stents to alleviate that problem. It was successful and easy, and I came back home after just 12 hours at the hospital. I feel fine.”

Soon after the news broke out, several former cricketers took to Twitter to wish Inzamam a speedy recovery. “Dear Inzi, you have a beautiful heart. Seems like it’s caught the evil eye. I was worried that someone with such a big heart was in such pain. Praying that you get better quickly so that your sweet heart can make everyone happy. My dearest friend, take good care. Let’s meet soon,” Wasim Akram tweeted.

“Wishing you a speedy recovery @Inzamam08. You’ve always been calm yet competitive, and a fighter on the field. I hope and pray that you’ll come out stronger from this situation as well. Get well soon,” Tendulkar wrote on Twitter.

Inzamam continued “I went to the doctor because I felt a very slight bit of discomfort. It wasn’t even close to the heart area, but the stomach. Had I delayed getting it checked out, doctors said the heart could have been damaged.”

Only Pakistani cricketer with more than 10,000 ODI runs

Inzamam is one of the greatest names in world cricket. He is the only Pakistani cricketer with more than 10,000 ODI runs to his name, and a World Cup winner. For someone who was considered as one of the worst runners between the wickets, it is an incredible feat to have played in 378 ODIs and scored 11,739 runs. He has also played in five World Cups.

Meanwhile, his 60 against New Zealand in the 1992 World Cup semi-final is considered as one of the most important knocks of his career as Pakistan then went on to lift the trophy by beating England in the final.

His 329 against New Zealand in 2002 is the second-highest test score by a Pakistani batsman. In 120 tests he scored 8830 runs at an average of 49.60 with an amazing 25 centuries and 46 fifties to his name.

He retired from the international game in 2007 and has since held several positions in Pakistan, as a batting consultant and then the chief selector from 2016 to 2019. He has also worked as head coach of the Afghanistan cricket team.