The Government will announce its stand on the revival of cricketing ties with Pakistan next week. "We will make the announcement in Parliament," Sports Minister Uma Bharti said on Thursday.
This development follows Cricket Board President Jagmohan Dalmiya meeting Bharti in Delhi last week and requesting her to take an early decision on the matter as the International Cricket Council (ICC) has to prepare its ten-year calendar for International fixtures.
The Minister said that she will have to consult the External Affairs Ministry before taking any decision.
Bharti, however, said she was personally against the revival of cricketing ties between India and Pakistan due to the prevailing tension between the two countries.
Bureau Report