Series Between India and Pakistan: Why India Might Now Be Ready

Senior administrators from the Board of Control For Cricket in India (BCCI) have gradually started supporting the idea of playing cricket against Pakistan again. Ehsan Mani, Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on the other hand stated yesterday during a press conference, that he will not run after them (BCCI). Hence, here is a look at why India might now be ready for a series between India and Pakistan.

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Political Reasons

India finds itself in tough situation owing to the humanitarian crisis that their government has created in Kashmir. Pakistan then, is obviously the most vocal of all international actors. Thus, as of now, they should be more than happy initiating dialogue and employing cricket diplomacy as a first step. A ploy that can go a long way in depriving the high moral ground that Pakistan’s foreign office possess at the moment.

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They Know Pakistan Are Likely To Refuse

Given the political scenario, Pakistan has little choice but to refuse any such offer. Therefore, India is now in a position where Pakistan was only a few months back i.e. the position to complain that politics must not influence activities relating to sports.

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A Weak Opposition

Pakistan’s cricket team is not as strong as it was during the 90s. India will start as firm favorites if a series between India and Pakistan is organized. Therefore, it is understood that India wouldn’t mind playing the green shirts now as they know that Pakistan is struggling and for now is not really a force to reckon with.