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[caption id="attachment_17429" align="aligncenter" width="580"] Laxman backs government's decision of not playing Pakistan. File Pic[/caption] Internet Desk: The Indian government's decision to not play a bilateral series against Pakistan, was backed by former India cricketer VVS Laxman, saying it is “beyond sport at the moment”. “I think I always enjoyed playing against Pakistan, but it is very important to respect whatever the government's decision is because it is beyond sport at the moment,” he said on Wednesday. On the upcoming Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan on June 4, Laxman said Pakistan are a very good team but if India play to their potential they would win the contest in Birmingham. “I think Pakistan are a very good team and any match between India and Pakistan will be high-intensity match. The match will be played before a packed Birmingham house, but I am confident, if we play to our potential we will definitely go on to win the game,” he said about the forthcoming Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan on 4th June. After India’s brilliant performance in the two practice matches ahead of the Champions Trophy, Laxman is quite sure that India can defend the title. "I am very confident that India would do well in the Champions Trophy and they will defend the title, especially the way they played in the last two warm-up games," the stylish Hyderabadi batsman said. The efforts of opener Shikhar Dhawan and Dinesh Karthik were also praised by Laxman. "Our batsmen are in form. I am very impressed with the way Shikhar Dhawan batted in both the matches. Even Dinesh Karthik used the opportunity against Bangladesh brilliantly." Laxman also asserted that captain Virat Kohli, Kedar Jadhav and Ravindra Jadeja, were amongst runs too. The 42-year-old felt that the Indian bowlers were also incredible. "The bowlers were outstanding in the two games. They were bowling an attacking line and length, looking to be aggressive, looking to pick up wickets," he said. Asked about the alleged rift in the relationship between coach Anil Kumble and Kohli, Laxman said, "This is not the platform to talk about that."