India would always try to trap us and tarnish the image of our players and country: PCB ex-chief Zaka Ashraf

Chandigarh, April 16

It’s been over 10 years that India and Pakistan cricket teams have played a bilateral series.

The last time Pakistan Cricket team traveled to India was under Zaka Ashraf, who was the sitting PCB chairman in 2012-2013.

While talking to Cricket Pakistan, Zaka revealed that PCB made a decision to send the wives along with the players on their tour to India to avoid any mishaps or controversies.

“During my time when our team went on a tour to India, I advised that all the wives of the players will accompany them. This decision was taken so that no controversy could be created as Indian media is always on the lookout for that,” he added. “The wives meant to also keep a check on the players.”

Zaka Ashraf said that during his time, the BCCI “promised” to visit Pakistan and play a bilateral series.

“We should always try to restore ties with the Indian government in regards to cricket. The biggest advantage we have right now is that General Bajwa is currently occupying the position and he himself wants to see Pakistan cricket prosper, Ashraf said.

“They invited us for a short series and once we went there, I met with BCCI chairman at the time Narayanaswami Srinivasan. He promised India’s participation on Pakistan soil granted if foolproof security is given,” he claimed.