Pakistan, Oct. 6 -- Former England cricket captain Michael Atherton has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to reconsider scheduling Pakistan-India matches in global tournaments. He argued that these high-profile games no longer promote sportsmanship but instead reflect deep political tensions between the two nations.

Atherton referenced the Asia Cup as a recent example of how cricket is becoming a "proxy for border tension." He said the once-celebrated rivalry has shifted from being a symbol of sports diplomacy to a politically charged event. "It's time to end the impression that politics and economics dictate the fixture," he stated.

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