New Delhi, July 28 -- Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has come out in support of the India-Pakistan clash at the Asia Cup. Ganguly - who has also previously served as BCCI president - stated that while India must take a strong stance against terrorism, sport must continue.

Speaking to news agency ANI, Ganguly said, "I am okay. The sport must go on. At the same time, Pahalgam should not happen, but the sport must go on. Terrorism must not happen; it needs to be stopped. India took a strong stance towards terrorism... Sport needs to be played."

The tournament is all set to begin on 9 September and will end with the final on 28 September. While India are the official hosts of the Asia Cup, the T20 event will be held in the UAE as part ...