PCB maintains silence over Miandad's visit to Delhi

The news of Miandad being granted a visa by the authorities has generated a lot of controversy in India with a number of politicians questioning the decision as Miandad's family has ties with Dawood Ibrahim, India's most wanted terrorist.

There had been reports before a series in 2005 that any requests for a visa by the batting great could be turned down by the Indian government.

"We have been told to avoid any comments on this issue. Even Javed has been told not speak to the media on the sensitive subject," a source in the PCB said.

Miandad's son Junaid is married to Mahrukh, the daughter of Dawood, who is wanted in India in connection with the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case.

Miandad had confirmed to the 'Daily Dawn' newspaper on Tuesday that he will be witnessing the third ODI in New Delhi on January 6.

"My visa and tickets are ready and I shall be in Delhi for the third ODI match scheduled for January 6," he said. (MORE)