“I called Kumar to ask when he is coming to Dubai for the Asia Cup,” Basheer told AFP. Kumar first encountered Basheer during the 2011 World Cup on the sub-continent. The pair became firm friends and have been getting together at India-Pakistan matches ever since. “I owe this tour to Basheer who has shown that friendship has no boundaries,” said an elated Kumar. India suspending cricket ties with Pakistan in the wake of 2008 Mumbai attacks hurt both Basheer and Kumar.

Source: Hindustan Times September 27, 2018 01:52 UTC