New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has firmly backed India's decision to not travel to Pakistan, stating that cricket should never take precedence over the country's stance on national security.

When asked whether he believes India should play in Pakistan, Dhawan was clear in his response.

"No, I don't think so. Cricket shouldn't come before our country's stand. Until terrorism ends, there should be no cricket in Pakistan," Dhawan said, speaking exclusively to ANI.

While political and administrative tensions between India and Pakistan have long impacted bilateral cricket, Dhawan emphasised that such decisions are made at the highest levels of governance and are beyond the control of players.

"First, the govern...