Former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram mentioned whether or not Crew India would journey to his nation for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy subsequent yr. The Champions Trophy will characteristic two teams of 4 groups every, with members together with Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa. “I feel from what I am studying, there are optimistic vibes from the Indian authorities and the BCCI. I additionally learn someplace they may play all their video games in Lahore. They’re going to most likely come to Lahore and journey again the identical night time. I am all for it, so long as India is comfy,” Akram stated, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

The cricketer-turned-commentator talked about that gamers like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Hardik Pandya have many followers in Pakistan.

“I can promise you, they’ll be sorted extremely effectively. Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav have followers in Pakistan. Younger cricket followers adore them,” the previous seamer added.

The speedster concluded by saying that if India involves Pakistan, it will be nice for cricket.

“Individuals-to-people contact is essential at the moment. Within the social media period, there’s a lot pointless negativity worldwide, and I feel if India comes, it will likely be implausible for cricket, and naturally, for Pakistan too,” the 58-year-old stated.

India and Pakistan haven’t performed a bilateral cricket sequence because the 2012-13 Pakistan tour of India, owing to tense political relations. All of their matches since then have taken place at main Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) white-ball occasions and Asia Cup tournaments.

The final Take a look at match between these two Asian giants was held in December 2007 in India. India’s final tour to Pakistan for a bilateral sequence was in 2006, whereas their most up-to-date go to to Pakistan was for the Asia Cup in 2008. Not too long ago, Pakistan was scheduled to host the Asia Cup final yr in full, however India performed its matches in Sri Lanka as a part of a hybrid mannequin. The choice on whether or not India will journey to Pakistan for subsequent yr’s ICC Champions Trophy stays pending.

Notably, Australia hosted India and Pakistan for a tri-series again in 1999-2000, the place Australia defeated Pakistan in a “better of three” last, profitable the primary two video games.

The latest encounter between these two nations was throughout this yr’s ICC T20 World Cup within the West Indies and USA on July 9, at New York’s Nassau County Stadium. India scored 119/10 after being put to bat first by Pakistan, with Rishabh Pant scoring 42. In response, Jasprit Bumrah’s 3/14 stifled Pakistan’s chase, securing an exciting six-run win by proscribing them to 113/7.

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