This week’s argument isn’t about cricket. It’s about geopolitics in India’s neighbourhood. That’s why it begins with cricket. There is no reason for India to go for the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan. All pressures to do so should be tossed. The only prudent course is to seek a venue change.
This isn’t an issue of liberalism, hawkishness, nationalism, friendship or hostility, or any rekindling of the SAARC (now what was that?). It is straightforward, if cruel, pragmatism from an incorrigible cricket fan. Playing in Pakistan at this juncture won’t be good for India, Pakistan, or the great game of
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