India will not play with Pakistan in bilaterals going forward: Rajeev Shukla
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has said that India will not play against Pakistan in bilateral series going forward following the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22. The attackers, members of The Resistance Front, opened fire on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, which resulted in the death of more than 20 people and left many injured.Indian cricketers, current and former ones, condemned the attack, with Shreevats Goswami making the bold plea to the BCCI not to have any more cricketing ties with Pakistan following the attack. The BCCI vice-president, in an exclusive interview with Sports Tak, said that the cricket board will stand by the victims and condemned the attack.advertisementMr. Shukla said that the BCCI will follow the stance of the government, which has seen them stop playing bilateral series with Pakistan. The BCCI vice-president reaffirmed that the stance will continue going forward. He also said that the ICC is looking into the matter when it comes to future ICC events.
"We are with the victims and we condemn it," said Shukla."Whatever our government will say we will do. We don't play with Pakistan in bilateral series because of the government stand. And we will not play with Pakistan in bilaterals going forward. But when it comes to ICC events, we play due to ICC engagement. ICC is also aware whatever is happening they will look into it".India hasn't played bilateral series with Pakistan since 2013The last time India played a bilateral series with Pakistan was in 2013. Since then, India vs Pakistan matches have been only taking place in ICC events. India didn't travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy earlier this year and played all their matches in Dubai.India beat Pakistan in the only match during the Champions Trophy and beat them.Must Watch
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