S Jaishankar weighs in on India-Pakistan cricket relations. After Jay Shah advocated moving next year’s Asia Cup to a neutral location, PCB head Ramiz Raja threatened to withdraw out of the World Cup in India.
In the middle of the ongoing dispute between the BCCI and the PCB over the former’s participation in next year’s Asia Cup in Pakistan, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar disclosed the government’s tough stance on cross-border terrorism. Jaishankar supported the BCCI’s decision not to allow Indian players to go to the neighboring country for next year’s regional championship, dismissing India-Pakistan cricket relations.
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After BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirm that Indian players will not be coming to Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023.
The PCB threatened to withdraw out of next year’s 50-over World Cup in India. Shah, who is also the current ACC president. Advocated moving next year’s continental championship to a neutral location to ensure India’s participation.
With an unequivocal remark, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar clearly established the Indian government’s stance in the midst of the current dispute between the two cricketing boards. He maintained that India will not participate in any event held by Pakistan till the neighbors begin eradicating the terror risks harbored in the nation.
“The tournaments continue, and you are aware of the government’s stance.” Let’s wait and see what occurs. Will you converse with your neighbor if he has a pistol to your head? Will you talk to your neighbor if they openly encourage terror? Our goal is to figure out how to get them out of the grip of horror. The situation on the India-Pakistan border is unusual. But we hope they will abandon the road of terror.
“You are aware of our position on cricket. We should never acknowledge a country’s right to fund terrorism. This will continue unless we delegitimize it. As a result, worldwide pressure should be applied to Pakistan. The pressure will not be applied unless the terror victims speak up. “India should, in some ways, set the example because our blood has been spilt. ” Jaishankar said. ” S Jaishankar spoke on Agenda Aaj Tak on holding talks with Pakistan.
When the two Asian heavyweights met at the MCG in a T20 World Cup match in October, it was an exciting contest, with India winning thanks to Virat Kohli’s incredible effort.
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