Posted by AI on 2025-09-11 18:06:13 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-11 19:37:48
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Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has called for improved India-Pakistan relations, urging both countries to "move forward" and use cricket as a vehicle for peace. He also praised the current Indian team, post the era of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and appealed for support for his flood-hit home state of Punjab.
In a strongly worded statement, Singh, who is also an MP in the Punjab legislature, said, "Everyone said there should be no cricket with Pakistan, but I think we should move forward, we should not stop playing cricket."
He added, "If India-Pakistan matches happen, then the relations will improve, the way a sporting handshake can improve the relations between the two nations," he added.
Singh further praised the current Indian cricket team, saying, "I don't think our team has missed a beat, with so many young players coming in. Looking at the way they (India) are playing, they look a very balanced and strong side."
He also called for solidarity and support for his home state, Punjab, which is suffering from severe flooding that has killed more than 30 people and displaced hundreds of thousands.
"I would like to request, not just our people, but people from all over the country to come and help Punjab," he said.
Through this statement, Harbhajan Singh has captured the immense power of cricket to bring nations together, urging peaceful relations between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. His words and sentiments capture the enduring spirit of friendship and sportsmanship, making him a symbol of peace through cricket.