Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif has issued a modest piece of advice ahead of India’s high-octane T20 World Cup encounter against Pakistan, advising spectators to consider the event as a normal game rather than a battle. Kaif believes that watching cricket while avoiding politics, bigotry, and arrogance is always a good thing.
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The sporting world will be watching the blockbuster match between Virat Kohli’s squad and Babar Azam’s team on October 24 in Dubai. The last time India and Pakistan played bilateral cricket was in 2012, but their encounters in ICC events have sparked a lot of interest.
The spectators, the ICC, and the broadcasters are all looking forward to this encounter because of the novelty component. Everyone is emotionally invested, such as the fans, or financially, such as the other stakeholders.
“On this nervous morning, one small piece of advice. It is always a great idea to watch cricket by keeping away from politics, hate, and arrogance. Enjoy the day, celebrate your win not your rival’s defeat. Treat it as a game, not war. #indvspak,” Mohammad Kaif
Therefore, Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, two of the best batsmen in the world, will face off as captains for the first time in a World Cup match, and the stakes are already sky-high.
The record of India vs Pakistan in World Cups has become a talking topic ahead of each of their showdowns. India has a 7-0 record in 50-over World Cups and a 5-0 record in T20 World Cups against Pakistan.
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