Cricket war after Pulwama massacre The massacre at Pulwama has raised the pitch of emotions and serious concerns amongst Indians. How to retaliate and express our anger and solidarity is the issue. Hence cricket war is used to settle the scores rightly or wrongly. India may demand International Cricket body to ban Pakistan. This may not happen as other Nations may not be supportive. of importing politics into sports; India can boycott world cup, as second best option to register our strong reactions of displeasure and which is certainly in our ambit. Absence at one world cup will resgister a serious protest and put the Nation, soldiers, first above rankings and world standings. Majority of Cricket stars and citizens favour boycott at this stage. No action whatsoever will mean no appropriate response and engaging with Pakistan in any manner at this juncture s against prevailing National sentiment. The game with India and Pakistan is revenue generating .much awaited event. Absence of India will deprive the game of its glitter. It may be recalled that in 1999 India played Pakistan close to Kargil war, where 500 plus soldiers lost their lives . It does not mean we should repeat playing under similar grave provocations. The Vajpayee was P.M then and now with another BJP P.M Modi, a comparison after 20 years may not be suitable reasoning. Though boycott of world cup by India may not be equivalent retaliation, but a response will focus a larger ramifications of patriotism and Indians are united
The Govt has not directly encouraged such a movement, but largely supports the will of its citizens and cannot take a contrary stand Nelson Lopes Chinchinim