‘Cricket isn’t played by emotions’ – Mohammed Shami on if he wants India vs Pakistan match at Asia Cup
The buzz around India’s Asia Cup campaign was solely about geopolitics before the squad announcement. With Operation Sindoor hardening the narrative against Pakistan, questions always spilled into cricketing. Should India even take the field against Pakistan on September 14? After all the back-and-forth between the two fiercest rivals, the Indian government gave a nod to playing against the Men in Green, albeit only in multi-nation tournaments. Cricket 1 hour ‘If I can play Duleep Trophy, why not T20?’ Mohammed Shami breaks silence on Asia Cup snub Mohammed Shami on if India should play Pakistan Mohammed Shami, never one to dress up words, cut through the noise. The senior pacer divulged only emotions don’t run the game. A lot of things are involved and that is exactly what Shami meant when he said players are bound to do whatever the government and board decide. “I don’t go behind controversies. However, it is always better to agree with whatever the government ...