Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday said that the Men in Blue stand by the nation after the Pulwama terror attack that claimed lives of over 44 CRPF soldiers. He added that when it comes to playing against Pakistan in the upcoming World Cup, the team will follow the decision made by BCCI.

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Adressing the media in Visakhapatnam ahead of the first T20I against Australia on Sunday, Kohli said, "Our sincere condolences to the families of CRPF soldiers who lost their lives. We are really shocked and sad about what happened. Our stand is simple. We stick by what the nation wants to do and what the BCCI decides to do. Whatever the government and the Board decides, we will respect that. 

There has been a growing demand asking authorities to cut the sports ties with Paksitan after the attack on CRPF soldier's on Valentine's Day.  on Friday urged the international cricketing community to sever ties with countries from which terrorism emanates, in a clear reference to Pakistan.

"Most countries from which the members of the ICC hail (including the UK) have strongly condemned this terrorist attack and expressed solidarity with India. 

"BCCI urges the cricketing community to sever ties with countries from which terrorism emanates. 

"The BCCI also wishes to express its concerns over the safety and security of fans of Indian cricket at the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The BCCI trusts that the ICC and ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) will ensure that the most robust security is provided to players, match officials and fans of Indian cricket for the upcoming World Cup," the letter said.

The letter was sent by the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) on behalf of BCCI.  

(With ANI Inputs)