BCCI can’t be trusted, Miandad tells PCB

Karachi, November 30 

Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad believes that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should tread carefully while dealing with the BCCI over the planned bilateral series in December. “I would advise them to be very careful as the Indian board can’t be trusted to keep their commitments,” Miandad said.

His comments came after Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif and Indian PM Narendra Modi shook hands and had a brief chat on the sidelines of the global climate summit in Paris. Cricket analysts believe that this development could pave the way for the Indian government clearing the way for Pakistan and India to play in Sri Lanka in December.

But Miandad said he would be very careful while dealing with the Indians. “I would say don’t rush into things and start having high hopes of financial gains from the India series. The Indian board has been constantly changing its stance and it appears it is finding excuses not to play us despite its commitment in the MoU signed between the two boards,” Miandad said.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if it backs out again from playing with us even in Sri Lanka. Our government has given clearance so what is stopping them from getting the required permission.” — PTI