Pakistan and India have always had differences ever since the separation. The differences have carried forward in all aspects including cricket.
Both cricketing nations haven’t played a bilateral series since 2012-13 and despite efforts made by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the Indian government remains uninterested to play a helping hand.
The last time Pakistan traveled to India was under the reign of Zaka Ashraf, who was the sitting PCB chairman.
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 further revealed 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.
