India lose by not playing Pakistan in World Cup, says Gavaskar

TIL Desk Sports/ India stand to lose by boycotting Pakistan in the upcoming World Cup, believes former captain Sunil Gavaskar, who said the country can continue to ‘hurt them’ by shunning bilateral ties.

Led by former India spinner Harbhajan Singh, calls for a complete cricketing boycott against Pakistan has grown ever since the terror attack in Pulwama last week killed more than 40 CRPF personnel. India are scheduled to play Pakistan on June 16 during the World Cup.

“Who wins if India decide against playing Pakistan in the World Cup? And I am not even talking about the semis and the finals. Who wins? Pakistan win because they get two points,” Gavaskar told India Today on Thursday.