Pakistan, April 26 -- Even in not-so-good old times, cricket used to work as a diplomatic tool to push away the shadow of conflicts. In the present time, cricket is the first casualty whenever there is an escalation in conflict. Consider this: a recent deadly attack in Pahalgam has deepened the divide between India and Pakistan, and cricket is once again caught in the crossfire.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has firmly stated it will not play bilateral cricket series with Pakistan. This means no regular matches between the two countries even on neutral venues. India will play only games in big tournaments like those organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as avoiding them could cost it dearly. BCCI Vice-Pr...