Money at times must take a backseat. There is no point in bonhomie with a country that propagates, sponsors and executes terror against India. Yes that country is Pakistan for which state sponsored terrorism is a way of life. 123 of soldiers have made the supreme sacrifice between 2014 and 2016 and yes these are acts committed by Pakistan.
[India-Pakistan bilateral series not possible under current circumstances: MHA]
The reason for putting out these details is because the BCCI has now approached the government to play cricket against Pakistan in Dubai. Reports state that the BCCI has approached the Home Ministry of India and sought its nod to play against Pakistan in Dubai. The government has in the past not allowed cricket against Pakistan thanks to terror attacks. In fact the big trigger for this decision was taken after the Mumbai 26/11 attacks.
The ministry for Home Affairs is unlikely to give the nod stating that the atmosphere is not conducive at the moment. Pakistan does not play in Pakistan. It plays most of its matches in Dubai as there is a huge security risk back home.
Now coming to the key question. Why is the BCCI hell bent upon India playing Pakistan. Be it Dubai or India, that really is not the point here. Indo-Pak matches are big money spinners and both boards earn a lot of moolah during such a series. Let us also not forget betting is highest during games between India and Pakistan.
Does the BCCI want to fill its own and Pakistan's coffers? Has the board forgotten the Uri, Pathankot, 26/11 attacks. Scores of Indians have died thanks to Pakistan.
The argument that sport should not suffer is not justified. No Aman ki Aaasha with anyone in Pakistan must be the motto. The Pakistan government blatantly denies having anything to do with terror attacks despite the entire world disagreeing with them. There is no trial against those who have killed our soldiers and people. Instead the likes of Hafiz Saeed, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and Maulana Masood Azhar live under state protection.
Has the BCCI also forgotten the Kashmir mess. Our youth are being brainwashed to kill their own. Kashmir considered to be heaven on earth is in a mess and not a day passes without an attack, a protest and a killing. And yes, these are Pakistan sponsored incident.
For Pakistan the 'barbaadi of India," or the destruction of India is the only agenda. When this being the case, what is the BCCI trying to prove by playing cricket with Pakistan?
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