India vs Pakistan in the opening match of the T20 World Cup in Australia.
Although both groups of players enjoy a friendly relationship on the field, the matches are often used as part of a larger political chess game between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). 2023 Asia Cup in the latest lineup.
The BCCI on Tuesday said it would not travel to Pakistan for the match, and in response, the PCB said it may boycott the 50+ World Cup In India by the end of next year.
The BBCI’s comments drew criticism from former Pakistan players, with Waqar Younis accusing the governing body of ‘trying to harm Pakistan’, while Wasim Akram told ASport that ‘India cannot dictate how Pakistan should play cricket’.
Asked about the issue ahead of Sunday’s game, India captain Rohi Sharma said his side was not worried about “what happens later”.
“There is no point in thinking about it. BCCI will take a decision on the matter. We are focusing on how we can prepare well for (Sunday’s) game.
Since 2008, the two countries have played only one bilateral series, with Pakistan visiting India in December 2012.
The series followed an attack on the Sri Lankan national team in Lahore in 2009, leading to the suspension of tours to Pakistan and their removal from their duties as co-hosts of the 2011 World Cup, which was played across India. Subcontinent.
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The two sides clashed in the semi-finals of the tournament, which was used as an opportunity for diplomacy, with then Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani invited to meet with the Indian minister along with then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Pakistan and India reached an agreement in June 2014 to play six bilateral rounds over eight years, but the agreement fell through a year later.
Last year, both Australia and England played a series in Pakistan, but there is no sign of India visiting their neighbours.
Political tensions have not eased in the last decade and meetings between the two teams have been limited to matches, with both teams drawn in the same group in the last five T20 World Cups and the previous two. A 50-over semi-final and a Cup des Champions final while competing in T20.
India dominated the finals of last year’s T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, with Pakistan winning just one match.
Sunday’s clash will be the 14th time India and Pakistan will meet at the World Cup, but the latest controversy over the 2023 Asian Cup has cast a shadow over the draw, which comes on the second day of the Hindu festival of Diwali. Lights.
Against this tense backdrop, thousands of fans are looking forward to witness one of cricket’s biggest matches at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Sunday, October 23 at 8:30 am
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Sunday’s heavyweight match is, unsurprisingly, one of the most anticipated matches in the Super 12 leg of the tournament and there will be no free seats at home.
In the official ICC pre-match video, former Australian player Mel Jones said, “India and Pakistan are huge teams. “I remember when the tickets went on sale in Australia, it took 4-5 minutes and they were all sold out.
“It made everyone in Australia go, ‘Oh OK.’ [the World Cup] They are coming, adults are coming to town.
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India beat Pakistan 3-0 in five balls in the 2007 World Cup
Generations of Indian and Pakistani fans who call Australia home will pack the iconic MCG on Sunday, while millions more are likely to watch at home. The recent Asia Cup matches attracted over 225 million digital viewers.
“It’s my first World Cup as captain, so I’m really excited, every time we play Pakistan, it’s always a blockbuster,” Sharma told the ICC. “You feel the atmosphere more than anything else.”
Pakistan captain Babar Azam added: “Any match against India is always going to be a high intensity match. Fans are also waiting for them. On the pitch, we make the most of it and give our 100%.
Although rain is expected to disrupt the game, both the teams will be looking to get their match on a flyer and what better way to build momentum than by beating your fiercest rivals.
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