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Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly has made a stark remark on India-Pakistan cricketing ties. Ganguly, who is known for his calm behaviour off the field has said that India should severe ties with Pakistan, following a brutal terrorist attack in Kashmir, which took place on Wednesday, April 23. Ganguly’s views carry significant weight as the legend has been one of the imperative aspects of Indian cricket and part of multiple Pakistan tours two decades before.
India should break all ties with Pakistan reckons Sourav Ganguly
Speaking to ANI, Ganguly emphasized that India should break all ties with Pakistan and a strict action is required, adding this is not a trivial matter where the cycle of terrorism repeats every year. The statement came after a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam Valley, Jammu & Kashmir, which killed 26 people and injured several others.
On being asked about breaking India-Pakistan cricketing ties Ganguly said:“100 perecent todna chiyeye, strict action lena jruri hai. Ye koi mazak nhi hai yaar, haar saal aise hota rehta hai (100% should be broken, strict action is necessary. This is not a joke, this happens every year).”
BCCI vice-president opens up about the future India-Pakistan matches
Earlier, in a recent interview, the BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla emphasized that the board’s stance on India-Pakistan cricket ties is guided by the Indian government’s position.
“We don’t play with Pakistan in bilateral series because of the government stand, and we will not play with Pakistan in bilaterals going forward,” Shukla reiterated that the BCCI’s policy with Pakistan remains unchanged.
The BCCI’s decision is influenced by various factors, including national security concerns and diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan. While India and Pakistan participate only in the ICC events, bilateral cricket ties between the two nations are almost zero.
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Sourav Ganguly – A cricketing icon that transformed Indian cricket
Ganguly, affectionately known as “Dada,” left an indelible mark on Indian cricket. As captain from 2000 to 2005, he instilled an aggressive and fearless approach, transforming the team into a formidable force. A stylish left-handed batsman, Ganguly scored over 18,000 international runs, including 38 centuries in 113 Tests and 311 ODIs.
Post-retirement, Ganguly served as the BCCI president (2019-2022), leveraging his influence to shape Indian cricket. As a prominent commentator, he shares his expertise and candid views, extending his impact beyond cricket. Ganguly’s opinions often spark public discourse on sports and national issues, cementing his legacy as a cricket legend and thought leader.
