"Such is the importance of Indo-Pak contests that even if both the teams play in a third country their match attracts big crowds," Ajmal said in an interview.
"So I see no reason for India and Pakistan not to be playing more regularly against each other. Politics should not dictate sporting ties between the two nations. Cricket has always helped in improving relations between the two countries," he said.
Ajmal, who currently heads the ICC ODI and T20 bowling rankings, regrets not to get a chance to play a Test against India still in his career.
The champion spinner also said that it was disappointing that Pakistani players have been barred from playing in the IPL.
"What I don't understand is when players from the world over can be allowed to play in the IPL then why not Pakistani players?
"I would like to test my skills against the best in this league," Ajmal said.
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