India’s historic five week cricket tour of Pakistan could have implications far beyond the sports pages. The two nuclear powered nations were close to war less than 2 years ago. Now they are hoping to use the groundswell of goodwill generated by cricket matches in the push toward peace.
It has long been a source of frustration that the two countries, so linked by history and geography, have been unable to find common ground. Perhaps the cricket pitch at Rawalpindi will help. But a history of trouble at past matches, and the unprecedented level of security surrounding the Indian team, has most people thinking that its too early to say what the implication might be after the last batter is bowled out. This hour, we round up our own team of cricketers. Leave your bats at the door.
Guests:
Nick Bryant, BBC correspondent based in New Delhi
Bikram Singh, Captain of Boston Gymkhana Sports Club
Vrishab Sikand, Boston Gymkhana Sports Club and bat man formerly on the MIT team
Ali Rana, Commonwealth Cricket Club
Azim Nasir, former cricket player.