Letter.

Letter Published in The National UAE on 20 Sep 18,Warm wishes to both the Indian and Pakistani cricket teams

I refer to your article The UAE’s ‘home’ game: India and Pakistan cricket fans get ready for latest chapter in fierce sporting rivalry (September 19). The landmark Asian Cup match between India and Pakistan in Dubai was very good news for the residents of the UAE. ­Millions of people – Indians, Pakistanis and other nationalities – watched on television and in the stadium. More than two decades ago, India and ­Pakistan played in Sharjah Cricket Stadium and later stopped for security reasons. The return of this meeting of teams has been rightly heralded.

I watched many matches in Sharjah Stadium when I was living in the UAE and enjoyed the immense spirit of the UAE’s cricket fans, who deserve to be entertained by both national teams. ­Ultimately, feats of sporting prowess should be admired, whatever the result. Given the weighty expectations on both sides, I wished both of them good luck.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru