Mohsin Naqvi says sports ties with India will only be on equal terms
Pledges merit in team selection, says played no role in including or excluding players from the squad
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that all future discussions with the Indian cricket board will be held on a level playing field, declaring that the era of "begging" is over, 24NewsHD TV reported.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the GRT club at the Ghani Institute of Cricket in Lahore on Saturday, PCB chairman stressed that team selection is the sole responsibility of the selection committee.
Setting aside the speculations, Naqvi categorically clarified that he played no role in including or excluding players from the squad.
"Selectors are professionals and have been instructed to make decisions strictly on merit."
He praised the role of local clubs in promoting the sport, describing their efforts as commendable, and noted that women’s teams are also actively participating at such venues.
Commenting on PCB's policy regarding the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Naqvi maintained that any dialogue would only be pursued based on equality. “The time has passed when we would go begging to them."
The PCB chief also expressed optimism about the national side’s future, assuring that the team’s performance would soon be visible.
He further stated that all those requiring visas for Dubai to attend the upcoming Asia Cup would be granted them without difficulty.