Not just cricket, cut off all sporting ties with Pakistan: Saurav Ganguly

Ganguly echoed sentiments of his one-time teammate Harbhajan Singh, saying that not playing Pakistan in one group league tie in the upcoming World Cup will not affect India's chances

Following the unfortunate Pulwama terror attacks that killed 40 CRPF personnel on February 14, a plethora of Indian cricketers have demanded the boycott of India’s match against Pakistan in the upcoming ICC Cricket World in England.

Former Indian skipper Saurav Ganguly is the new entrant on that list who strongly echoed the sentiments stating that not playing Pakistan in one group league tie in the upcoming mega event won't affect India's chances.

“This is a 10-team World Cup and each team plays matches against every other team and I feel if India doesn't play a match in the World Cup, it won't be an issue,” Ganguly said.

“I feel it will be really difficult for ICC to go on with a World Cup without India. But, you also have to see if India has the power to stop ICC from doing such a thing. But, personally, I feel a strong message should be sent,” Ganguly added.

Apart from commenting on the cricketing, Ganguly suggested that India should to cut off all ties with the neighbouring country.

“And, whatever reactions came from the people of India...was right. There is no chance of a bilateral series with Pakistan after this incident. I agree that after this attack, India should not only stop playing cricket, hockey or football with Pakistan but should cut all ties with them,” Ganguly said.

(With inputs from PTI)