Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal has criticised the Modi government’s media allies for politicising cricket matches between Pakistan and India, 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.
Speaking to reporters, Madan Lal said, “Every time India and Pakistan face off in cricket, politics begins.”
Madan Lal strongly opposed attempts to create unnecessary controversies around these matches.
The former cricketer stressed that Pakistan cannot be barred from international tournaments and questioned the logic behind media narratives.
“If the Indian team has been allowed to play against Pakistan, then what exactly is the problem?” he asked.