Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik extended his invitation to the Indian team by reminding that they had travelled to India for the ODI World Cup last year. He said that this is a good opportunity to return the favour and asked for politics to be kept out of matters.

India haven’t travelled to Pakistan since the 2008 Asia Cup due to political tensions between the two countries. Meanwhile, Pakistan have travelled to India four times in the last 16 years. Three of the appearances were due to ICC events.

“Whatever reservations there are between the countries, that’s a separate issue and should be solved separately. Politics shouldn’t come into sports. The Pakistan team went to India last year, and now it’s a good opportunity for the Indian team too,” Malik was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan.

“I think there are many players in the Indian team who haven’t played in Pakistan, so it would be great for them. We are good people. We’re very hospitable people, so I’m sure the Indian team should definitely come,” he added.