ABSOLUTELY NO!!: Gambir Said On India vs Pakistan Clash

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has issued a firm declaration rejecting any cricketing connections with Pakistan in the aftermath of the recent terror assault in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which took 26 lives. Speaking at a gathering in Delhi, Gambhir stressed that there should be no sporting or cultural exchanges between the two countries until cross-border terrorism stops.

Gambhir Statement On India vs Pakistan Clash

Indians coach Gutam Gambhir statement on India vs Pakistan clash on Tuesday in Delhi he said that "My personal answer to this is absolutely no," Gambhir asserted when questioned about resuming cricket matches against Pakistan. "Till all this (terrorism) doesn't stop, there should not be anything between India and Pakistan."

Gambhir highlighted the importance of national security over pleasure, saying "No cricket match, Bollywood film, or concert is more important than the life of Indian soldiers and citizens. Matches will keep happening, movies will be made, singers will perform—but nothing compares to the loss of a loved one."

India vs Pakistan last bilateral series in 2013

Since 2013, India and Pakistan have only played each other in international cricket competitions such as the Asia Cup and ICC events. They have not played a bilateral series. According to Gambhir's latest remarks, even these few encounters need to be reviewed till terrorism is successfully battled.

Asia Cup 2025 also in the question

This year the 17th edition of Asia Cup 2025 will happen in India in September. Eight teams participated in this year's edition. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan , Sri Lanka, Oman, UAE, and Hong Kong. After the Pahalgam attack, the Asia Cup 2025 will happen or If it will happen without Pakistan.