In a casual interaction with IANS, Shorey clarified that while he remains opposed to the resumption of bilateral series between the arch-rivals, he sees no issue with their clashes on neutral grounds in international competitions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI have no problem with India playing Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Of course, there shouldn\u2019t be a bilateral series with them. India is not going to Pakistan, and Pakistan is not coming here\u2014that\u2019s fine. Since the match is being played in a neutral country, there shouldn\u2019t be any issue. After all, just like in the Olympics, if India faces Pakistan, you can\u2019t deny that fixture,\u201d Shorey said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India and Pakistan last played a bilateral series in 2012\u201313, with political tensions and security concerns halting cricketing exchanges since then. Their meetings are now restricted to ICC and ACC events, which continue to attract massive global viewership.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI have no problem with India playing Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Of course, there shouldn\u2019t be a bilateral series with them. India is not going to Pakistan, and Pakistan is not coming here\u2014that\u2019s fine. Since the match is being played in a neutral country, there shouldn\u2019t be any issue. After all, just like in the Olympics, if India faces Pakistan, you can\u2019t deny that fixture,\u201d Shorey said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His remarks come at a time when tournaments like the Asia Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy once again put the India-Pakistan cricketing equation under the spotlight. While the broader political debate remains unresolved, Shorey\u2019s pragmatic stance echoes the views of many fans who relish the rivalry on the field but remain wary of a full-fledged bilateral revival.<\/p>\r\n\r\n