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India’s men’s cricket coach Gautam Gambhir wants a cessation of matches between India and Pakistan during the ongoing tensions following the Kashmir militant attack.
Twenty-six civilians were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir last month and India has accused Pakistan of supporting militants behind the attack – an allegation Pakistan has rejected.
The nations currently only play each other in global events because of longstanding tensions and are due to meet at the Women’s World Cup later this year.
Gambhir said there “should not be anything between India and Pakistan” until the situation is resolved.
India and Pakistan last met in the Champions Trophy in February.
That match was played in Dubai because India refused to travel to Pakistan for the tournament.
Fixtures at world tournaments, such as World Cups and the Champions Trophy, are dictated by the International Cricket Council and the event’s schedule.
India-Pakistan fixtures generate significant income, are regularly the most-watched and are played at the largest stadiums.
Outside of that, matches are arranged by the national boards, but India and Pakistan have not met since Pakistan toured India in 2013.
Their men’s sides could meet at the T20 World Cup next year.
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