cricket diplomacy
n.— «He said the U.S. leader probably will praise what’s called “cricket diplomacy”—in which teams from the two countries compete on the field—as helping ease political tensions.» —“South Asia: Nukes And Kashmir Top Bush India-Pakistan Agenda” by Andrew Tully Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Feb. 28, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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