A measure of the tension that exists during Indo-Pak cricketing encounters comes through in a remark made by master blaster Sachin Tendulkar during the launch of Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor’s book on Friday.At the event that marked the launch of Shadow Across the Playing Field, Tendulkar recalled the reaction the Indian team got after it returned having lost a one-day series to Pakistan.
“When we went to Pakistan to play one-dayers’ and we lost. When we came back home - as we lost with Pakistan - everyone was looking at us as if we were criminals. People only talk about highs and lows on the field. These experiences teach you a lot. They help you to lead a balance life,” he said.
He also brought out the other side of reactions. Referring to the 1997 ODI series in Canada, Tendulkar said, "We beat Pakistan 4-1 and the reception we got in Delhi was incredible. About 5000-7000 fans were there to receive us at the airport at two in the morning. They threw garlands and roses at us. We were treated like kings," he recalled.
Tharoor meanwhile hoped the two countries would be seen facing off on field again provided Pakistan agrees to take action against anti-India forces and clamp down on terror and related activities.
“We will be playing once again provided certain things happen in bilateral relationship, some more progress in action is needed from Pakistan. The issue is to create right environment and it needs to be done . The PM has signaled very clearly that India is ready to do everything , What happened on 26/11 in India is not dealt effectively in Pakistan,” he said.
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