Kingston (Jamaica), March 19 (IANS) Pakistan batsman Inzamam-ul-Haq has announced his retirement from one-day internationals and has quit the captaincy, following his side's elimination from the cricket World Cup and the tragic death of coach Bob Woolmer.

At a media conference here late Sunday, 37-year-old Inzamam said Pakistan's final preliminary round Group D match against Zimbabwe on Wednesday would be his last ODI for the national team and final game as skipper.

"I am announcing my resignation from the captaincy of the Pakistan team and my retirement from one-day international cricket," a visibly shaken Inzamam said.

The announcement came soon after the sudden and shocking demise of Woolmer, who was found collapsed on his hotel room floor.

"For the past 17 years, I've been very happy with the cricket I've played for Pakistan and I've been proud of that.

"The last three or four years when I've captained Pakistan, I've been extremely grateful to all my colleagues and (I want to thank my) team members who are here for the wonderful support they've extended to me during my tenure as captain.

"I want to take this opportunity to thank my old colleagues and my old captains for the help they have extended to me.

"I want to thank the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) for the support and strength they gave to me. I want to thank the people of Pakistan and my supporters all over the world."

Inzamam, who made his one-day debut in 1991, had earlier told reporters he had not had the time to contemplate his future, following Pakistan's elimination from the Cricket World Cup.

Pakistan, one of several pre-tournament favourites, suffered a shock three-wicket defeat at the hands of ICC Associate team Ireland at Sabina Park here Saturday.

"I have just finished the game and I don't think I have the time to think about my future is right now," the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) quoted Inzamam as telling reporters.

"Every player has to go one day. I've had my innings. Every player has a different departure."

Inzamam was appointed Pakistan captain in 2003 and has led the country in 31 Tests and 88 ODIs.

He made an innocuous one-day debut against the West Indies in 1991 but really announced himself to the world the following year in the World Cup in Australia when he slammed 60 from 37 balls to help Pakistan win their semifinal against New Zealand.

His 42 from 35 balls in the final against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was just as important as Pakistan lifted the World Cup.

Inzamam, tall and powerful and a wonderful timer of the ball, has scored 11,702 runs in 377 ODIs with an average of 39.5 along with 10 centuries.

His Test record is equally impressive, having gathered 8,813 runs from 119 Tests with an average of 50.