Don't get friendly with Indians on field, maintain boundaries off it: Moin Khan to Pak players

Former Pakistan captain Moin Khan has urged the country’s cricketers to avoid getting friendly with their Indian counterparts on the field as such “unfathomable” behaviour can be perceived as a “sign of weakness”. “I just don’t get it when I watch Pakistan and India matches these days, as Indian players come into the crease our players check their bats, pat them, have a friendly talk,” said the former head coach and chief selector during a podcast hosted by actor Ushna Shah. Moin, who featured in many battles with India on the field, said he was not against having respect for opposition players but being overly friendly with them can be counter productive. “I think our players don’t understand this but being too friendly is seen as a sign of weakness on the field and you automatically come under pressure in your performances,” he said.