Under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, Team India aims to add a new and glorious chapter to the storied India-Pakistan rivalry at the ICC World T20 2024, hosted in the United States and the West Indies. As fans eagerly anticipate this iconic showdown, the Indian squad looks to showcase their prowess and continue their legacy of memorable performances against their arch-rivals, adding yet another thrilling episode to cricket’s most celebrated rivalry.
The Biggest Rivalry of India vs Pakistan:
India and Pakistan are set to reignite their World Cup rivalry during the group stage of the ICC World T20. Team India, preparing for the T20 World Cup, showcased their form with a convincing victory over Bangladesh in their only warm-up match on Saturday. This win boosts their confidence as they gear up for the highly anticipated clash against their arch-rivals.
Group A includes India, Pakistan, USA, Canada, and Ireland. India triumphed over Pakistan in their last World Cup encounter. Former champions India will kick off their T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland on June 5. On June 9, Team India will face Pakistan in a highly anticipated match in New York.
As India and Pakistan prepare to headline Group A of the T20 World Cup, legendary Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh shared that he will be attending the high-stakes match in person for the first time. This eagerly anticipated clash will see Yuvraj join the audience at the venue, adding to the excitement surrounding this iconic rivalry.
Yuvraj Singh About This Rivalry:
India and Pakistan clashed twice during the 2007 T20 World Cup edition. These Asian powerhouses have also battled in the tournament’s 2012, 2014, 2016, 2021, and 2022 editions. Each encounter added another chapter to their storied rivalry, showcasing the intense competition and high stakes that define their cricketing history.
Two-time World Cup champion Yuvraj Singh has been appointed as the ICC Ambassador for the T20 World Cup. Reflecting on India’s exhilarating victory over Pakistan in the 2007 ICC final, Yuvraj highlighted the intense and passionate rivalry between the two nations’ fans. He remarked on the ‘crazy’ atmosphere that defines the India-Pakistan matches, underscoring the unique fervor that both sets of supporters bring to these high-stakes encounters.
Yuvraj Singh said, “ “Well, it’s a game of emotion. If we win, we’ll go crazy. If we lose, we’ll go crazy. But the thing is, if we win, they will go crazy with us. If we lose, they will go crazy with us. That’s the difference.”
He further said, “But I think, whether it’s India, Pakistan, or any other game, I’m sure the guys are going 100%. It’s just that I always feel that the team who control their emotion on that day better and focus on the match situation, they will win the game. In the last couple of years, we’ve had a better record than Pakistan. And hopefully, we can continue that.”
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