Miandad says resignation not linked with change in

[Sadaf Gondal]

LAHORE: Former Pakistan cricket captain Javed Miandad said that he resigned as director-general of the Pakistan Cricket Board because he was restricted only to domestic cricket which was not acceptable to him.Miandad said that his resignation is not linked with the board’s decision of changing the captain of the national team.He said that he had not signed any agreement with the PCB but was working selflessly for cricket and did not take any penny from the board.Javed Miandad said that he resigned as the contract, given to him only yesterday, did not mention the jobs which were assigned to him on his appointment. He said that he phoned PCB chairman Ijaz Butt and informed him with thanks of his resignation.Javed Miandad said that cricket is my game and it is my life. I have given 30-40 years of my life to cricket. Nobody can go beyond me in this field. I fully devoted myself to Pakistan cricket.He further said that I have developed a structure of cricket which has been appreciated by the board.Miandad said that how can I deliver results when I have nothing to do. I want a balance in my powers enabling me to serve cricket in the best possible manner.He said I have no differences with anyone and I have a great respect in the board.Javed Miandad said that he is available all time for working voluntarily but he should be allowed to work in his own way.

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