Owzat! India, Pakistan learn rules of the game

Cricket diplomacy was launched when Pakistan invited India in 2004 to play a series of matches throughout the country. Relations between the two countries were beginning to thaw and India's visit just turned up the heat. Islamabad issued thousands of visas to Indian fans. The event was billed a...

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Published inAsia today international Vol. 23; no. 5; p. 13
Main Author Bajpai, Rajendra
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Sydney East Asia News and Features (Australia) Pty Ltd 01.06.2005
Subjects
Conflict resolution
Developing countries
Economic conditions
LDCs
Territorial issues
Trade relations
Pakistan
India
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Summary:Cricket diplomacy was launched when Pakistan invited India in 2004 to play a series of matches throughout the country. Relations between the two countries were beginning to thaw and India's visit just turned up the heat. Islamabad issued thousands of visas to Indian fans. The event was billed as a "friendship series" from which the Indian cricket team returned home victorious. It was said by many that India's victory was a gift by Pakistan.
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ISSN:1445-4300