Pakistani legend Javed Miandad’s old comments about the Indian team’s visit to the country have resurfaced on social media ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy.
The main 50-over event, played only by the top-ranked teams, will take place in Pakistan next year. The ICC Champions Trophy was last held in 2017 in England, with India and Pakistan in the final. It was Virat Kohli’s first ICC tournament as captain of Team India and it ultimately ended in favor of the Men in Green.
In the final, which took place at the Kia Oval, India was asked to make a mammoth total of 339 runs. Pakistan was able to reach the total, thanks to Fakhar Zaman’s 114 off 106, Azhar Ali’s 50 off 71, Babar Azam’s 46 off 52 and Mohammad Hafeez’s 57 off 37. In reply, the Indians could not even score 200 runs as they were bowled out for just 158 and lost by a huge margin of 180 runs.
Since that final on June 18, the ICC Champions Trophy has not returned for another edition. Just a few years ago, the ICC launched the ODI competition and awarded hosting rights to the reigning champions. However, there are concerns over whether the Indian team will be allowed to travel to the country, which is notorious for terrorism and constant security threats.
The PCB, along with the ICC, may have to adopt a hybrid model to facilitate India’s matches outside Pakistan, as adopted in the Asia Cup 2023. The Men in Blue played all their group matches, as well as the qualifying matches, including the final. on Sri Lankan soil and the same could be at stake for the Champions Trophy as well.
What did Javed Miandad say about Team India’s visit to Pakistan?
A couple of years ago, Javed Miandad appeared on a podcast by a famous Pakistani YouTuber, who asked him whether India should visit Pakistan or not. In his response, the former opening batsman gave his approval to the Indians’ arrival in the land of Purity.
The YouTuber then reminded Javed Miandad that Team India is terrified by their country’s security concerns. Miandad then hilariously stated that India should not worry about security threats as one day death will come to everyone. No one can escape the cycle of death and it is something that is solely in the hands of the Supreme Lord above.
“It doesn’t matter, we don’t worry about safety because we believe that death will come when it has to come. This is my belief. Life and death are in the hands of Allah.” – said Javed Miandad.
Team India’s ticket to Pakistan in 2025 is in the hands of the BCCI and the Indian government headed by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. It will be interesting to see if the ICC agrees to implement the hybrid model.
Watch the fun interview with Javed Miandad
Shocking but joke of the century 😡🤣
Former #Pakistan Cricketer Javed Miandad asks India to play in Pak without worrying about life and death as they say. Death will come when it is destined, it will definitely come.#Shameful #AsiaCup #Bomb threat #JioDown #bridgecollapse pic.twitter.com/yJIYEZxKhg
— Supreme National Interest (@Mindblower81) June 18, 2024