In a moment of unfiltered honesty, Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar delivered a sharp reality check to Pakistan when asked about the possibility of India-Pakistan bilateral cricket matches. His response? “By frankly having peace at the borders.”
Speaking on a Pakistani news channel, the cricketing icon left the anchor stunned as he laid out the one simple condition for a bilateral series—peace. Gavaskar emphasized that once the tensions at the borders ease, governments on both sides would be open to discussions.
The former Indian captain’s remark has since gone viral, with many Indian fans hailing his blunt response. Meanwhile, across the border, it sparked a heated debate. Pakistan has long sought the revival of cricketing ties, but without political stability, cricket remains a distant dream.
As things stand, the only India-Pakistan clashes remain limited to ICC tournaments and Asia Cups. Until peace prevails, Gavaskar’s words will serve as a stark reminder that cricket is not played in a vacuum—it needs stability, not just enthusiasm.