Published: Jul 16, 2023, 11:36 AM (IST)
Edited: Jul 16, 2023, 01:59 PM (IST)
Former Pakistan captain Misbah-Ul Haq slams Pakistan Cricket Board as they are denying to coming to India for the ODI World Cup which is set to start from October 5 and the first match will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
As per the latest development, Pakistan had set up a high-level committee to decide on the country’s participation in the tournament. PCB is looking for neutral venues for Pakistan’s matches.
This was started after BCCI secretary Jay Shah refused to send the team to Pakistan for the upcoming Asia Cup citing security concerns for the team.
However, Misbah reckoned that Indian crowd gives motivation and the conditions also suit Pakistan cricketers. He also believes that Babar & Co. has the capacity to do well in Indian conditions.
“The many times I have played in India, we have enjoyed the pressure and crowds there. Because it gives you motivation and conditions in India suit us. Our team has the capability to do well in Indian conditions.”
“What is happening outside their sphere they should not think about it. The key to doing well in the World Cup in India is to get the playing XIs right at particular venues and against particular opposition.”
“When there can be contacts between the two countries in other sports, why not in cricket. Why link cricket with political relations? It is unfair to deprive people of a chance to see their teams play against each other,” Misbah was quoted as saying by PTI at a function in Karachi on Friday.
“It is great injustice to the fans who follow Pakistan and Indian cricket a lot. Certainly Pakistan should be playing in the World Cup even in India,” added the ex-cricketer, who has over 11,000 international runs under his name.
India will lock horns against Pakistan on October 15 and the game is set to be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
