Pakistan star opener on team return: ‘Worked on batting, not discipline’ ready for challenge against South Africa

“I have worked a lot on my batting and shots development but honestly i have not worked on improving discipline like you asked because I have never had such a problem nor has anyone spoken to me about any attitude issues with me,” Imam said reporters on Sunday.

Imam, who returned to the Test side after last playing in Australia in December 2023, scored a fine 93 to take Pakistan to a strong position of 313 for five on day one of the first Test against South Africa.

Imam, who last donned Pakistan colours in an ODI series in New Zealand earlier this year, said no one had raised concerns about any disciplinary issues about him.

He also said that he accepted that being in and out of the team was a part of any professional cricketer’s life.

“I have nothing to say on that yes what I have learnt is that when you get a opportunity try to make the most of it because we are lucky to be playing for Pakistan from a population of millions,” he said.