India, April 26 -- Sourav Ganguly, former Indian cricket captain and ex-BCCI president, on Friday, called for a complete severing of cricketing ties with Pakistan in the wake of the deadly Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives.

Sourav Ganguly also cited the urgent need for "strict action" in response to recurring terror attacks.

Speaking to journalists in Kolkata, Sourav Ganguly, without mincing words, said, "100 per cent, this (breaking ties with Pakistan) should be done. Strict action is necessary. It is no joke that such things happen every year. Terrorism cannot be tolerated."

Over the years, India and Pakistan have only met in ICC events, such as the T20 and 50-over World Cups, the ICC Champions Trophy, and Asian Cricket...