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The Indian subcontinent has been shaken by the terrorist attack in Pahalgam which killed 26 innocent lives on Tuesday, April 22. Although, there have been reports of Pakistan’s involvement behind this move, but the country have continuously denied the allegations. Amidst this, former India cricketer, Shreevats Goswami has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to stop all kind of cricket tournaments between India and Pakistan.
However, several sports personalities paid a moving tribute to the victims of this attack, Goswami in a heartfelt post on his social media also urged the Indian cricket board to cut down complete ties with Pakistan even when it comes to cricket, while saying, “murdering innocent lives is their national sport.”
Don't play cricket with Pakistan: Shreevats Goswami after Pahalgam attack
Taking to X, the former wicketkeeper-batter wrote, “And this is exactly why I say - you don't play cricket with Pakistan. Not now. Not ever. When BCCI or the government refused to send India to the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, some had the audacity to say, "Oh, but sport should rise above politics. Really? Because from where I stand, murdering innocent civilians seems to be their national sport.” The former cricketer further went onto add, “And if that's how they play, then it's time we respond in a language they truly understand. Not with bats and balls. But with resolve. With dignity. With zero tolerance.”
Moreover, the 35-year-old further went onto recall his time in Kashmir. Shreevats, who last visited Kashmir during the Legends League, said that he found peace had finally returned in the Kashmir valley, however, recent attacks have found his way back. "I'm furious. I'm devastated. Just a few months ago, I was in Kashmir for the Legends League - I walked through Pahalgam, met the locals, saw hope returning to their eyes. It felt like peace had finally found its way back. And now, this bloodshed again. It breaks something inside you. It makes you question how many more times we're expected to stay silent, stay "sporting," while our people die,” he further wrote.
