Former Pakistan cricketer and the chief selector Abdul Qadir feels India should tour the strife-torn country as per schedule and insisted that the game will help both the nations to improve bilateral relationship. "There is no doubt relations have become tense because of the Mumbai attacks which were a great human tragedy. But I am confident that the situation will improve soon," he said on Monday. "It is very important that we at least continue playing regularly against India and both the countries don't break cricket ties. Cricket is one way of maintaining good relations with India. My main concern is that we should have this series on schedule. Any break in cricket ties would really harm relations between the two nations," said Qadir, who has played 67 Tests. "If India plays Pakistan it would go a long way to help reducing tensions existing right now," he added. The chief selector also feels more international matches, including against India, will help Pakistan cricket to improve and urged support from the neighbouring India. "Without playing against top teams our cricketers will neither improve nor will we get a chance to improve our rankings. India must support us at this stage. "It is very important that players keep themselves busy and it is good we are playing the Pentangular one-day tournament before the India series. It will help us assess form and fitness of players and also plan for the future," he said.
