Sachin wants 2 points, I want World Cup: Sourav Ganguly

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said he would rather want the coveted crown and not worry about losing two points

Reacting to Sachin Tendulkar's comment that he would 'hate' to see India concede two points to Pakistan by not playing them in the upcoming World Cup, former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said he would rather want the coveted crown and not worry about losing two points.

"He wants two points against Pakistan, I want the World Cup. Whichever way you look at it," Ganguly told reporters.

Tendulkar had on Friday endorsed Sunil Gavaskar's view that India would be better off beating Pakistan in the World Cup than forfeiting the June 16 tie in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel.

India skipper Virat Kohli had said earlier in the day at Visakhapatnam -- where India take on Australia in the first T20 -- the team would abide by the government and the BCCI decision.

"I think that's the only way forward. He doesn't control all these things and for him what he can control is the way they have played and the way they will play," Ganguly said.

"They are a phenomenal side and they have played absolutely superb cricket for the last six months. That's all he can do. I don't think he should worry about what's going to happen.

"It's always been the case when India plays Pakistan. The government always takes the decision. There is no change to it. I am sure the cricketers will stick to that," he said.