Summary
Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar criticized the signing of Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed by an Indian-owned cricket team in England. Gavaskar claims this decision indirectly supports actions against Indian soldiers due to the financial links between the player’s earnings and his home country's government spending.
Key Facts
- Sunil Gavaskar is a famous former Indian cricketer.
- Abrar Ahmed, a Pakistani player, was signed by the Sunrisers Leeds cricket team.
- Sunrisers Leeds is linked to the Indian Premier League team Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Gavaskar argues that money paid to Pakistani players could end up supporting activities against India.
- Tensions between India and Pakistan have affected their cricket relations, especially in the IPL.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board stated that player selection is based on performance alone.
- India and Pakistan have not had a bilateral cricket series in over ten years.
