Former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly on Saturday responded to Sachin Tendulkar’s comment that India should not sacrifice two points in the World Cup by not playing against Pakistan. 

According to a report on Times of India, Sourav said, “He (Sachin) wants 2 points against Pakistan, I want World Cup.”

Reacting to the call of boycott of the June 16 match in wake of the Pulwama terror attack, Tendulkar on Friday had said he would "hate to give away two points to Pakistan". 

Tendulkar had said that India would be better off beating Pakistan in the World Cup than forfeiting the tie. 

"India has always come up trumps against Pakistan in the World Cup. Time to beat them once again. Would personally hate to give them two points and help them in the tournament," said Tendulkar.

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." 

Sourav also supported Virat Kohli's view that the decision of the India-Pakistan clash resides with the government.

"I think that's the only way forward. He doesn't control all these things and for him what he can control is the way they have played and the way they will play," Ganguly said.