After the Pulwama terror attack, the voice for complete boycott on Pakistan on the cricket pitch has raised . Many state cricket associations and the BCCI took down pictures and memorabilia of former Pakistani cricketers from the stadiums and headquarters to protest against the ghastly attack . Several former and current cricketers, including the likes of Harbhajan Singh, Mohammad Azharuddin and Sourav Ganguly also called for a boycott on Pakistan at the upcoming 2011 World Cup. Now, Former Indian cricketer, Gautam Gambhir is the latest to join the bandwagon as he voiced his opinion on the sensitive issue.

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Gautam Gambhir  said India should boycott Pakistan not only at the World Cup, but in all major ICC tournaments. Gambhir told Times now, “ We should also boycott the Asia cup so we don’t play Pakistan. No problem in forfeiting 2 points India-Pak match but the entire country should then stand behind the team and not blame them for not making it to the semis or finals.” He said, that certain section who say sport is over politics need not be considered. Nothing is bigger than the loves of the soldiers for me. We can’t put conditional bans on Pakistan, we should stop everything,"

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 Gambhir said, “who has often shown his love for the armed forces, said those who are playing politics over the martyrdom of the soldiers, should not be considered and their opinions should not matter. "

India and Pakistan last played a bilateral series in 2012-13 when Pakistan travelled to India for a three-match ODI and a two-match T20I series. The two teams have since met only in major ICC tournaments like the World Cup, Asia Cup and the Champions Trophy.