Inzamam to lead Pakistan in World Cup

Pakistan have retained Inzamam-ul-Haq as captain for next year's World Cup.

"Inzamam has led the team admirably and we have extended his tenure as captain for the tours of South Africa and more importantly for the World Cup 2007," Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Naseem Ashraf told a press conference. "The World Cup will be won by a team which has self-belief and I saw this current Pakistan team to have exemplary belief, unity and maturity."

Inzamam, who took over as captain in September 2003, has led Pakistan in 28 Tests, winning ten, losing nine and drawing nine. He has also led Pakistan in 82 one-day internationals with 50 wins, 29 defeats and three no results.

The PCB also showed confidence in their English coach Bob Woolmer and vice captain Younis Khan who will continue in their posts. Woolmer, who took over in July 2004, was appointed as coach until the end of the tournament.