Former stylish Hyderabadi Indian batsman VVS Laxman said India is safe to host the matches, should a bilateral series between the neighbouring countries take place. He also compared the contest between India and arch-rivals Pakistan to the Ashes.
“When Pakistan came for three one-dayers and two T20, the crowd really loved it. I don’t think any problem would be happening. It is like Ashes and everyone looks forward to the Ashes and the England and Australia rivalry and it is traditional rivalry”, Laxman said.
India-Pakistan matches have always been affected due to the tensed diplomatic relationship of the two countries. They have not played a Test since 2007. Meanwhile, Pakistan have been playing their home series away from home as all the teams are reluctant to tour Pakistan ever since the terrorist attack on the Sri Lanka team bus in March 2009.
However, former wicket-keeper batsman Syed Kirmani suggested otherwise. The best way to revive the cricketing ties between the two country was to host the series at a neutral venue in Asia, Kirmani suggested.
“It will offer an opportunity if Pakistan and India play in Asian countries where the Asian Cricket Council is trying to promote cricket. It will be a wonderful opportunity for those Asian countries (hosting the series) to see the top two teams of Asia play one another and that would be a source of inspiration.”
Former Pakistani captain and now a cricket commentator Ramiz Raja emphasized on India-Pakistan series regardless of the venue. “It (India-Pakistan series) must happen because it is great for the game”, Ramiz said.
There should be enormous financial, diplomatic losses to terroristan as a pay back for Mumbai attack. PCB has lost lot of revenue. That's the whole idea of refusing to play. There are other methods of punishing terroristan as well.
VVS is a great batsman, he should stop being a fool and stay away from politics.
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