Former India cricketer VVS Laxman yesterday backed the government's decision to not play a bilateral series against Pakistan, saying it is "beyond sport at the moment"
VVS Laxman
VVS Laxman
Former India cricketer VVS Laxman yesterday backed the government's decision to not play a bilateral series against Pakistan, saying it is "beyond sport at the moment".
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"I think I always enjoyed playing against Pakistan, but it is very important to respect whatever the government's decision is because it is beyond sport at the moment," said Laxman. On the upcoming Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan on June 4, Laxman said Pakistan are a very good team but if India play to their potential they would win the contest in Birmingham.
"I think Pakistan are a very good team and any match between India and Pakistan will be high-intensity match. The match will be played before a packed Birmingham house, but I am confident, if we play to our potential we will definitely go on to win the game," he said.
Laxman also expressed confidence of India defending the title, especially after their all-round performance in the two practice matches ahead of the Champions Trophy. "I am very confident that India would do well in the Champions Trophy and they will defend the title, especially the way they played in the last two warm-up games," the stylish Hyderabadi batsman said.
He applauded the efforts of opener Shikhar Dhawan and Dinesh Karthik.
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