In the wake of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 28 people, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reiterated its firm stance against engaging in bilateral cricket ties with Pakistan. (More Cricket News)
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla confirmed on Tuesday that the board would strictly follow the Indian government바카라s directive and not play any bilateral series with Pakistan moving forward.
바카라We are with the victims and we condemn it. Whatever our government says, we will do,바카라 Shukla told Sports Tak. 바카라We don바카라t play with Pakistan in bilateral series because of the government바카라s stand, and we will not play with them in bilaterals going forward.바카라
However, he clarified that India will continue to play against Pakistan in ICC events due to the global body바카라s scheduling commitments.
The attack, which took place on April 22 in the tourist town of Pahalgam, has been labelled one of the worst terror incidents since Pulwama in 2019. Several Indian cricketers and celebrities took to social media to condemn the attack, offering their condolences to the victims and their families.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia echoed similar sentiments, expressing the board바카라s collective grief. 바카라The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives. We stand hand in hand with the victims바카라 families at this hour of tragedy,바카라 he said.
As a mark of respect, players from both SunRisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians observed a minute바카라s silence and wore black armbands during their IPL 2025 match on April 23.
India last played a bilateral series with Pakistan in 2012-13, and the current political climate ensures that such ties remain frozen
