North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: Cricket and Politics: Whenever there is talk of a cricket match between India and Pakistan, the atmosphere is not just the game; Emotions, politics and patriotism are all added to it. This time, before the Mahamukabale between the two teams in the Asia Cup, former India veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh has given a big and direct statement, which has given rise to a new debate.
Harbhajan Singh has said clearly that cricket should not be done until the relationship between the two countries becomes normal. He said that peace is necessary before cricket
During an event in Dubai, ‘Bhajji’ said, “India-Pakistan match is always in the headlines, but after ‘Operation Sindoor’, everyone in the country said that there should be no cricket and any business.” Let me tell you that 26 Indian tourists lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam this year, after which India ran ‘Operation Senseur’.
Harbhajan confirmed his point and said that he had boycotted the match against Pakistan in the recently held ‘World Championship of Legends’. He said, “Everyone has their own thinking, but I think I do not have cricket and business until the relations between the two countries are improving. It should be my personal opinion.
However, Harbhajan also believes that if the government decides to match, it should be respected. But they insist on the first priority to improve the relationship. Referring to the soldiers of the country, he said that when our soldiers are giving their lives on the border, we cannot play a cricket match by ignoring their sacrifice.
According to the government’s policy, India does not play bilateral series with Pakistan, but cannot even refuse to play in big tournaments like ICC and ACC, as BCCI may be banned by doing so. This is the reason that both teams are seen playing against each other in tournaments like Asia Cup and World Cup.
