Gautam Gambhir Advocates for No Cricket Matches with Pakistan Amidst Tensions
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed his personal stance against playing cricket with Pakistan, including at neutral venues, following a recent deadly attack in Indian Kashmir. This statement comes amidst heightened tensions between the two countries, with India conducting airstrikes in response to the attack. Cricket matches between India and Pakistan have been suspended since 2013, with games only occurring in multi-team tournaments. Gambhir emphasizes that the final decision on playing Pakistan lies with the Indian government and the cricket board, BCCI.
Key Points
Gautam Gambhir, India's head coach, personally opposes any cricket matches with Pakistan until tensions between the countries subside.
The stance comes after a deadly attack in Indian Kashmir, prompting India to conduct airstrikes in Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir.
Cricket between India and Pakistan has been suspended since 2013, with matches only played in multi-team tournaments at neutral venues.
Gambhir defers the decision on playing Pakistan to the Indian government and the BCCI, stating he will abide by their decision.
The rivalry between the two countries remains intense, with matches being highly anticipated and quickly sold out.
