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As a perceived snub to Pakistani players by the Indian Premier League spark a spat between the neighbouring countries, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, an IPL franchisee himself, believes they should have been picked.
"I truly believe they (Pakistan playeers) should have been chosen," Khan, co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR), said.
Khan however said that since "some issues" were involved the matter could have been handled by the IPL "respectfully".
"My family is from Pakistan. There are issues but we need to solve them. Let?s love each other," Shah Rukh said.
No Pakistani player was bought by the eight Indian clubs during an auction on Tuesday for the third edition of the glitzy IPL despite the Pakistan team being the reigning world champions in the Twenty20 format of the cricket tournament.
"I truly believe they (Pakistan playeers) should have been chosen," Khan, co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR), said.
Khan however said that since "some issues" were involved the matter could have been handled by the IPL "respectfully".
"My family is from Pakistan. There are issues but we need to solve them. Let?s love each other," Shah Rukh said.
No Pakistani player was bought by the eight Indian clubs during an auction on Tuesday for the third edition of the glitzy IPL despite the Pakistan team being the reigning world champions in the Twenty20 format of the cricket tournament.