2012_earth_ends
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It is evident that both india and pakistan use politics to decide cricket play. For example in the entire 2009 and 2010 only 2 matches have been played among the 2 cricket nations. Yet India vs. Pakistan have been one of the most entertaining cricket matches of all. Also in recent IPL tournament no pakistani player was chosen. Not even Afridi. About 12 to 13 years back, there used to be a tournament called "sahara cup" between india and pakistan each year. however, in 1999 the tournament was canceled citing politics between the 2 governments. Politics being used to influence cricket play, makes the sports unpopular and most people who don't watch cricket will use this as justification not to take cricket seriously. My point is what does politics have to do with cricket play? The politicians of subcontinent and cricket players have no connection or relation at all. Also then there is hypocrisy. If politics is used to influence cricket, then why are both countries willing to play with each in world cup? If India is to face Pakistan in world cup, why then politics is not considered but only considered for non-world cup matches? If Pakistan or India host world cup, then why are they willing to play in that case?