Inzamam-ul-Haq reflected on his 16-year international career on Friday after playing his last match for Pakistan. It was an emotional affair.

Team captain Shoaib Malik, in the after-match media conference, broke down while being questioned about Inzamam and the end of his career. Inzy, though unable to beat Javed Miandad's record for most Test runs by a Pakistani (he fell three runs short), was still content at his career.

"First of all, it is 16 golden years for me because I had lot of achievements and at the end of the day I am very happy," Inzamam said, adding, "My most memorable moment will be the 1992 World Cup. When we won, it was the happiest moment of my life."

Inzamam went on to score 8,330 runs in 120 Tests with a national record 25 centuries - one more than Miandad for some consolation, maybe.

"I would like to thank God that he gave me such a wonderful opportunity and today when I leave I know I take with me 16 years of your love and affection and appreciation - I would like to thank all the people of Pakistan who supported me.

"I would also like to thank my Board that they gave me such a wonderful opportunity. I would also like to thank all the selectors who have selected me over the last 16 years.

"I would like to thank all my senior players who encouraged me and from whom I learnt a lot and who helped me a lot throughout my career.

"My captains, my seniors and my colleagues, I thank you all. I especially want to thank all those who played under my captaincy and gave me so much of respect and love," he said.