At an event where the 14 player team was unveiled those are representing India in the Kabaddi World cup. Amidst the press conference when a question was pitched on the panel about Pakistan’s absence in the world cup, Mr. Dev lost his cool and stood up aggressively with a fire back answer, saying “If you are a Hindustani, then this question should not be asked. This is not the forum to ask this question”

According to the list of nations that were announced to play the tournament two months back, Pakistan’s name was a part of it. But as of now, according to the final schedule; just a week before, the name has been removed from the list.

Although this question was not asked to Mr. Dev, but he took the full charge to answer it, and the officials had a good time watching the man provoking. The 1983 winning captain later on added” You shouldn’t have this question”