Indian sports journalist Vikrant Gupta has revealed the true reason why the Indian cricket team is not touring Pakistan. In an interview, he dismissed the claim that security concerns were the only factor behind India’s decision.
He questioned the double standards surrounding the issue, saying:
“I have traveled from India to Pakistan, and I feel completely safe here. So why do Indian cricketers believe they won’t be safe?”
It’s About Politics, Not Security
While discussing the matter, Vikrant Gupta clarified that the Indian team’s absence from Pakistan is not solely due to security risks. Instead, he pointed to the ongoing political tensions between the two nations.
“I don’t know the exact reason given for India’s refusal, but everyone knows that security is not the only factor. The real issue is the strained relations between the two countries,” he stated.
No Efforts to Improve Relations
According to Vikrant Gupta, neither side has made any real efforts to improve diplomatic ties, which makes it unrealistic to expect an immediate resolution.
“I’m not blaming anyone, but when no one is even trying to improve relations, how can we expect things to change overnight?” he questioned.
Conclusion
The discussion sheds light on the broader political tensions affecting cricketing ties between India and Pakistan. While security concerns are often cited, Vikrant Gupta believes that the real issue is the lack of diplomatic progress between the two countries.
