'Sachin is, has been and will be my best friend': Sourav Ganguly says 'World Cup' statement not against Tendulkar

Sourav Ganguly has hit back at attempts to put his statement on 'World Cup' against Sachin Tendulkar. The former Indian captain had called for a complete boycott of cricketing ties with Pakistan including not playing them at World Cup on June 16. 

However, Sachin Tendulkar had said he would 'hate' to give away two points to Pakistan by not playing in the World Cup and India should rather beat them again in the showpiece event to maintain their unbeaten record over the arch-rivals. However, he added "Having said that, for me India always comes first, so whatever my country decides, I will back that decision with all my heart." 

"He wants two points against Pakistan, I want the World Cup so...he wants two points I want the World Cup. Whichever way you look at it," Ganguly said on Saturday, reacting to Tendulkar's comments.

Some reports had tried to put this comment as a response against Tendulkar's. However, Ganguly on Sunday, took to Twitter to declare, "A lot of people in the media is trying to put my statement against sachin's when I said “I want the World Cup” My response has got nothing to do with his statement, nor is my statement against his .. he is, has been and will be one of my best friends for last 25 years @sachin_rt"   

A lot of people in the media is trying to put my statement against sachin s when I said “I want the World Cup”My response has got nothing to do with his statement, nor is my statement against his .. he is, has been and will be one of my best friends for last 25 years @sachin_rt

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) February 24, 2019

Ganguly said a decision would be taken soon on removal of Pakistan cricketers' photographs, including that of PM Imran Khan, from the walls of Eden Gardens in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack. Sourav also supported Virat Kohli's view that the decision of the India-Pakistan clash resides with the government.