'We Will Not Play With Pakistan...': BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla Reacts After Pahalgam Terror Attack

'We Will Not Play With Pakistan...': BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla Reacts After Pahalgam Terror Attack

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Last Updated: April 24, 2025, 15:08 IST

The bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan have been suspended for a long time now and will unlikely be restored in the near future.

India and Pakistan last played at the Champions Trophy. (PTI Photo)

A brutal terror attack in South Kashmir’s Pahalgam has left a nation grieving following the death of at least 26 innocent tourists present at the tourist spot. It has led to a wave of reactions with demands of swift justice and accountability. A host of Indian cricketers have condemned the incidents, sharing messages via their social media accounts.

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has expressed his sympathies with the families of the victims and vowed that India will not engage with Pakistan in any bilateral cricket series and the reason they play them in global tournament is because of the ICC.

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“We are with the victims, and we condemn it," Shukla told Sports Tak. “Whatever our government will say, will do. We don’t play with Pakistan in bilateral series because of the government’s stand. And we will not play with Pakistan in bilaterals going forward. But when it comes to ICC event, we play due to ICC engagement. ICC is also aware whatever is happening."

India haven’t played in a bilateral cricket series with Pakistan since 2012-13 due to the heightened diplomatic tensions between the two neighbours. However, the two teams do play each other at global and continental tournaments with their most recent meeting at the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai.

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BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia also condemned the “ghastly" and “cowardly act" while extending condolences to the families of the bereaved.

“The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the gruesome terror attack at Pahalgam yesterday. On behalf of the BCCI, while condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with the strongest possible words, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the departed souls. In sharing their pain and grief, we stand hand in hand at this hour of tragedy," Saikia said in a statement.

First Published: April 24, 2025, 15:08 IST

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