Pakistan's most successful captain Imran Khan was not present at the ceremony held at the tea break of the second Test against Sri Lanka. "He couldn't attend because of his political commitments," one board official said.
The cap presentation ceremony is a key part of the celebrations to mark the ICC's centenary year as it acknowledges the greats of the game and the contributions they have made to ensure cricket is a great sport with a great spirit.
Former Australia wicketkeeper Rodney Marsh, West Indies trio of former captain Sir Vivian Richards and fast bowlers Michael Holding and Andy Roberts and ex-South Africa batsmen Barry Richards and Graeme Pollock, were also included into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2009.
"That innings changed a lot for us and after that we got confident and started winning matches regularly. It is a big honor for me just to have played for my country," said Miandad, who played 124 Test and 238 one-dayers.