Cricket can break the ice between India and Pakistan, says Afridi

Karachi, February 19 

Referring to the suspension of cricketing ties between India and Pakistan, former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has said that sports should be used to end tensions between the two neighbouring countries, not as another tool of politics.  The two countries have not been involved in a bilateral series since the 2012-13 limited-overs series, which comprised two T20Is and three ODIs, in India. 

“Due to lack of international cricket between the two countries, we now play either in the ICC tournaments or the events such as ice cricket,” said Afridi. “I believe politics should be kept away from sports. It should rather be used as a tool to improve relations between the countries. Sport can play a big role in bringing peace.”

Sharing his experience of the ice cricket event in sub-zero temperatures in the Swiss Alps, Afridi said, “It was nice to meet and play with players from India after a long time. That was something very positive about the tournament.” — ANI