Following recent terror attacks and heightened tensions, calls for India to boycott Pakistan in cricket are growing. During the World Championship of Legends, India Champions refused to play Pakistan Champions. Harbhajan Singh advocates for the current team to follow suit in the Asia Cup, emphasizing that national interests outweigh sports, especially considering the sacrifices made by soldiers.
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