Karachi: Pakistan’s former Test captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has denied reports that he suffered a heart attack. He said that his cardiac issues were detected during a health check-up that he underwent due to an upset stomach. The 51-year-old Inzamam-ul-Haq, on his YouTube channel, said that he was overwhelmed to see the outpouring of support from people but asserted that he didn’t suffer a heart attack.
Inzamam played 120 Tests and 378 ODIs for Pakistan. He was admitted to a private hospital here Monday night after complaining of breathing difficulty among other issues.
“I saw reports saying I had suffered a heart attack. I did not. I went to my doctor for a routine check-up. He 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. I came back home after just 12 hours at the hospital. I feel fine,” Inzamam said.
“I went to the doctor because I felt a very slight bit of discomfort and because I had a stomach upset. 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. 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 good wishes,” added Inzamam.