By Muhammad Asif Khan
KARACHI: Whenever Pakistan and
India have shared a cricket field, the atmosphere has always been electrifying and
emotions would not be different during the upcoming Asia Cup encounter between
the arch rivals this Sunday, however the legendry former Pakistan Captain,
Javed Miandad has urged the players from either side to consider the encounter
as game not war. The gutsy former batsman was also off the view that players’
conduct on the field could contribute to normalising the cricketing ties between
the neighbouring nations.
“This will be a game and should
be considered as the game not war. I know the atmosphere would be charged-up,
but the players shouldn’t let the tension to cross the boundary and have an
effect on bilateral ties”, said Miandad while talking to this correspondent for
News One TV.
Javed Miandad, who has played 124
Tests and 233 ODIs for Pakistan
between 1975 and 1996, is widely known for his last-ball six against India in 1986
to win the Australasia Cup.
“We want our relations to
flourish therefore the players should maintain the true spirit of the game by
keeping in view the off-the-field aspect as well. Whatever happens on the field
should be left on the field”, added Miandad who is currently the Director
General of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Praising Sachin Tendulkar for
achieving the outstanding 100th century milestone, the former great
gave full marks to the little master for his attitude and commitment.
“Maintaining the commitment and fitness level for 22 long years is an enormous
achievement, it shows the class of a man. Although records are made to be
broken but I believe this feat is there to stay forever”, said Miandad who
played against Tendulkar in his first Test match at Karachi in 1989.
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