KARACHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar stated his desire for Pakistan and India to compete in the final of the ongoing T20 Asia Cup 2022 in the United Arab Emirates.
The Men in Blue are gasping for breath in the tournament and are already on the verge of getting knocked out.
India needs a miracle to advance to the final after losing to Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Super Four. Despite losing to Afghanistan by eight wickets to begin their campaign, the Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka are currently leading the Super Four standings.
"I wanted India and Pakistan to play in the final, and I had already bought tickets. I wanted to interact with Pakistani and Indian crowds," Akhtar said on his YouTube channel.
The Rawalpindi Express also asked Indian cricket fans and media not to bash their own stars and said Arshdeep Singh is a great talent and performed for his side against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The T20 World Cup will feature matches between India and Pakistan later this year in Australia. Akhtar also mentioned travelling to the renowned Melbourne stadium to attend the historic match.
"I will also go to Melbourne to watch Pakistan's match [against India],” Akhtar added.
Pakistan and India will clash with each other in their ICC T20 World Cup 2022 opener at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on the 23rd of October.
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