India v/s Pak overkill?

Yet another India - Pakistan cricket series is upon us and the excitement levels are shooting up. Its the third such series in the last three years and while some critics are questioning the frequency of these events, I for one feel that playing often with Pakistan is infact a good thing. For one, cricket is common passion in both nations and needs to be looked at as more than just a sport. It can indeed serve as vital bridge building activity and help foster respect for each other and hopefully more peace in the region. Also, I remember the early and mid 90s when cricketing encounters between the neighbouring countries were few and far between, and how each "encounter" was looked upon as some kind of a "war". More India-Pak matches will mean that people will take these matches in the right perspective and enjoy them in the right spirit. So, here's hoping the next month or so provides us with some exciting cricket and may the best team win (ofcourse may that team be India....)