Javed Miandad won't attend the Pakistan vs World XI opening game

Pakistan legend Javed Miandad on Sunday said that he wouldn’t attend the T20 international games between the World XI and Pakistan in Lahore. The former captain wasn’t happy with the way the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sent him out the invite remarking they showed no respect.

The veteran who scored more than 15000 international runs for Pakistan across formats is thus not expected to be present at the Gaddafi Stadium on the historic occasion as Pakistan take on the World XI for three T20 internationals on 12th, 13th and 15th September.

Javed Miandad has said he will not attend the matches against World XI as he was not shown respect by PCB when they invited him #Cricket

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) September 10, 2017

As the much awaited World XI tour closes in, the excitement levels of the cricket fans in Pakistan has peaked to sky levels. This series is largely being seen as a historical moment for Pakistan which may pave the way for the return of international cricket in the country.

This isn’t the first time Javed Miandad has created a controversy over something. Last year, the former coach and all-rounder Shahid Afridi were involved in a war of words which was later resolved. However, such controversies aren’t healthy in the backdrop of such an important event for Pakistan cricket.

Many fans were disappointed by Javed Miandad’s attitude and refusal to attend the game and didn’t take it in a positive way. While some bashed him, others trolled him for being such a cry baby.

Here are some of the reactions from the fans:

Seems like this fan spoke more sense than Miandad, didn’t he?

Hope they will put aside their ego and welcome cricket again for Pakistan after nearly 2 years

— Thushan Perera (@thushanperera44) September 10, 2017

Too much pride ya?

Oh god, they invited you man get over your high horse. So much pride

— Adnan Ilyas (@adnanilyas21) September 10, 2017

Some hilarious outtakes on Javed

Haan….bande ko Squad mein shamil kar lena tha.

— Syed Waseem (@__syedwaseem) September 10, 2017

This guy deserves an applause for speaking out the right thing.

When will ex Pakistan stars learn to become Role Models for the Future Generations. Child like behaviour show by Javid, Grow up

— Letterbox (@AceMirza1) September 10, 2017

The war continued as people didn’t stop criticising Javed Miandad for being so unsporting.

Invitation is also a sign of respect, you don't invite people who aren't respectable to you. Don't know why ex-players spoiling the show. https://t.co/p8BzPMqzRd

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) September 10, 2017

Invite – they complain
Don't invite – they complain
No-win situation for PCB & poor from some ex-players who should be supporting the series

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) September 10, 2017