All-rounder Shahid Afridi has said that archrivals India and Pakistan should play cricket and that the sports should not be linked with politics.
Afridi said that Pakistan has always taken initiative to restore cricket ties with neighbours India, the Daily Times reported.
The all-rounder also said that repeated changes at the top of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) would give a bad name to Pakistan.
Meanwhile, in his answer to another question Afridi said that hundred percent fitness is truly a big deal in cricket, adding that every player with the best performance should be given 'A Plus' central contract.
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