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Kapil questions Raja statement

NEW DELHI, JULY 1: Former India skipper Kapil Dev today reiterated that India should sever all cricketing ties with Pakistan till the Kar...

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NEW DELHI, JULY 1: Former India skipper Kapil Dev today reiterated that India should sever all cricketing ties with Pakistan till the Kargil intrusion was vacated and came down on former Pakistan skipper Rameez Raja8217;s comments that the Indian stalwart was trying to mix cricket with politics.

Reacting to Rameez Raja8217;s comments yesterday, the highest test wicket-taker told PTI quot;I endorse Rameez Raja8217;s views and agree about not mixing up politics and sporting contacts.

quot;But if we had done to Pakistan, what it has done to us by intruding into Indian territory, would he have said the same thing?quot; he asked.

quot;If after that, Rameez still wanted Indo-Pakistan cricket contacts, I8217;d respect him very much,quot; Kapil Dev added.

Former India batsman Yashpal Sharma announced his total support to his former captain Kapil Dev8217;s demand and criticised Rameez Raja for his reaction.

quot;I fully, wholeheartedly stand by Kapil, not only as a cricketer but as an Indian,quot; Yashpal Sharma, a key member of the victorious 1983World Cup squad told PTI.

Sharma expressed shock at Rameez Raja8217;s comments and like Kapil Dev asked what would have been Raja8217;s reaction if it was India that had crossed over into territory under Pak-occupation.

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quot;It8217;s very easy to say of maintaining cricketing ties sitting far away from the area of conflict,quot; Sharma said and vowed not to play in masters or veteran tournaments where Pakistan was involved.

 

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