Ex-Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has advocated for his country’s team be allowed to compete in the ODI World Cup in India and added that not sending the side for the mega-event would be “depriving people” of the opportunity to see the arch-rivals clash on the biggest stage.
At a function on Friday, Misbah said –
“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. It is great injustice to the fans who follow Pakistan and Indian cricket a lot.”
PCB recently conveyed to the ICC and the BCCI that the national team’s participation in the World Cup in October-November this year is subject to government clearance due to the tense relations between the two countries.
Misbah felt it was time Pakistan should go to India and the Indian team should also come to Pakistan to play matches.
Misbah added –
“Certainly Pakistan should be playing in the World Cup even in India. 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.”
