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No cricket with Pakistan until terrorism stops, says India sports minister Vijay Goel

India sports minster Vijay Goel said below the present political climate, no more cricketing ties could be maintained with Pakistan.

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Indian sports Minister Vijay Goel sent out a strong message against the planned bilateral cricket series between India and Pakistan.     This includes as the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Pakistan Cricket Board equipment up to meet in Dubai to discuss the future of  India-Pakistan cricket and as part of an effort to resolve the difficulties between the two boards . Talking to the press, he said under the present political climate, no more cricketing ties can be maintained together with neighbouring Pakistan. “The India-Pakistan string is going to be problematic and complex due to the cyber warfare. As long as that endures, no bilateral series or athletic ties can be maintained or possible.” “With regards to multinational athletics, we have not control on this, and they  will be treated differently,” he added when asked about other sports.Acting BCCI Secretary, Amitabh Chaudhary said that a bilateral series with Pakistan is possible when the government provides the go-ahead. “We are not averse to a bilateral show with Pakistan. But everything depends on if the government provides the clearance,” Chaudhary told a news station. “The show will not be possible without consent from the authorities,” he added.   PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan, Najam Sethi and chief operating officer, Subhan Ahmad will represent Pakistan in the meeting that will be appreciated by BCCI officers and also a member of the CoA.   Shahryar had said he would examine the matter once more together with the Indian cricket board officers during the June 4 ICC Champions Trophy match between both in Edgbaston, Dunya News reported.PCB has delivered a notice of intent into the BCCI claiming compensation of around USD 69.4 million for India not honouring the MOU signed between the two boards in 2014 to play six bilateral string between 2015 and 2023. Pakistan under the MOU is supposed to host four of the series.

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