New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday pointed out that India's historical reluctance has centered around bilateral cricketing ties, not participation in matches that are part of multilateral tournaments, adding, "you can't wish away what happens". This comes amid rising calls to boycott the India Vs Pakistan Asia Cup scheduled for September 14 after Operation Sindoor.

"Our problem has always been with bilateral cricket matches, and I don't think we have ever had a problem with the multilateral part of large tournaments... You can't wish away what happens. My part of the country has been the direct victim... We all saw what happened in Pahalgam. These are real concerns that we have," ANI quoted ...