Post Pulwama terror attack, many Indian sports personalities demanded to not play with Pakistan in the upcoming world cup. Now, Former India cricketer VVS Laxman on Wednesday said that the entire nation needs to stand against terrorism in the wake of the Pulwama attack . When quizzed over whether India should play against Pakistan in the 2019 World Cup, the former right-handed batsman said that cricket should be the last thing on anyone's mind.

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At WION Global Summit in Dubai, Laxman said  "I think cricket is the last thing on my mind at the moment. The country is devastated and angry following the cowardly attack on the soldiers. Cricket is the last thing on anyone's mind. He further added, “We need to rally behind the security forces and the families of those martyred, and stand together against terrorists as well as terrorism.

Speculations are rife that India might not play Pakistan on June 16 at the World Cup but there has been no official announcement from any of the board.

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During a discussion on the topic 'Is the ICC Cricket World Cup headed back to South Asia', termed India and England as favourites for the upcoming quadrennial event. He said that the way the Indian team has played over the last one year indicates that they are a complete side. The current side comprises of a quality bowling attack which includes excellent fast bowlers and resources in the bowling department, capable of picking wickets and restricting the flow of runs.