Former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad has criticized the BCCI’s decision to not tour Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023, stating that “India can go to hell.”
The Pakistan Cricket Board’s proposal for a hybrid model, which was approved by the Asia Cricket Council, has not pleased Miandad. He believes that Pakistan should boycott traveling to India unless the Indian cricket team reciprocates by visiting Pakistan for a series.
Miandad said, “Pakistan has been to India in 2012 and even in 2016. Now it is the turn of the Indians to come here. If I had to make a decision, I would never go to India to play any match, even the World Cup. We are always ready to play them (India) but they never respond in the same manner. Pakistan cricket is bigger… we are still producing quality players. India can go to hell. I don’t think even if we don’t go to India, it will make any difference to us,” according to Hindustan Times.
The India-Pakistan drama has also affected the World Cup 2023, scheduled to be held in India later this year. The highly anticipated India-Pakistan match is predicted to take place on October 15 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, although the ICC has yet to announce the official schedule.
India last toured Pakistan for a series in 2008 for the Asia Cup. Since the 26/11 attacks, India has not visited Pakistan, although Pakistan toured India for a three-ODI series in December-January 2012-2013.
Miandad emphasized the importance of cooperation between neighbors and the role of cricket in fostering bilateral relationships. He believes that it is time for Pakistan to take a strong stand, considering India’s refusal to send their team to Pakistan for the Asia Cup.
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Updated: 19 Jun 2023, 03:08 PM IST
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