Sports and politics must be de-linked. It cannot be that, every time there is a political difference between two countries, we question sporting links. India and Pakistan have diplomatic ties, and it is in this area that political issues need to be resolved. Countries at war with each other have taken part in the Olympic Games. Indeed, according to the Olympic charter, there is no place for politics. The 1936 Olympics, for example, were held despite the Nazis coming to power, and the majority of nations, including the US, took part in the Games.
If the Olympics is the root of the principle that politics and sport should not be mixed, it is one that India needs to follow as far as cricket is concerned. Rather than cancel the planned tour, India should up the ante diplomatically and pressurize Pakistan through political and diplomatic efforts.
There is no stronger argument for the de-linking of sport and politics than the aftermath of the massacre in Munich in 1972. “After the terrorists killed two Israelis and took control of the Olympic Village, a number of events continued until activities were suspended late in the day. Despite the carnage at the airport, Avery Brundage, chairman of the International Olympic Committee, famously said, "The Games must go on," and 34 hours later competition resumed,”
Further, We love to see battle of Bat & Ball instead of GUN.....
