India shouldn’t play Pak in WC: Harbhajan

New Delhi, February 18 

Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh does not want India to play Pakistan in the upcoming ODI World Cup in the aftermath of the terror attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama. 

Harbhajan said India are strong enough to win the World Cup even if they decide to forfeit the match against Pakistan in Manchester on June 16. “India should not play Pakistan in the World Cup. The Indian team is strong enough to win the World Cup without having to play Pakistan,” Harbhajan said. “This is a difficult time. Strict action will surely be taken by the government. When it comes to cricket, I don’t think we should have any relations with them, otherwise, they will keep treating us like this.” 

Harbhajan feels India does not need to revive any sort of sporting ties with Pakistan. “Cricket, hockey or any other sport should be kept aside because our soldiers are being killed,” he said. — PTI