Despite the long-standing rivalry between the teams from the neighboring countries in the game, India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, showered praise on the support he and his team received from the Pakistani fanbase. Rohit recently discussed how the messages from Pakistani fans have “blessed” him during a promotional event in Dubai.In all major international tournaments where India has faced the side. The India-Pakistan rivalry is one of the biggest phenomena in world cricket and will yet again be a spectacle of the game when the two sides meet in the T20 World Cup on June 9 in New York
Rohit praised Pakistani cricket fans during the conversation for their passion for the game, which he feels has frequently gone beyond their on-field rivalry. The level of excitement that an India vs. Pakistan match has generated throughout cricket history has often astounded the cricket community regarding their historic match. The current captain of India has led his team against Pakistan in significant competitions like the T20 and ODI World Cup, so he has plenty of experience leading his country in this important match.
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One of the main topics of conversation leading up to the 2024 T20 World Cup—which will be held in the USA and the West Indies starting on June 1—will undoubtedly be the match between India and Pakistan. When it comes to head-to-head records in previous T20 World Cups, India has an incredible advantage over their opponents, having won seven of the eight times the two teams have played.
Whenever Pakistani support comes our way, we feel incredibly fortunate. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, 37, appeared on ‘Dubai Eye 103.8,’ a Dubai-based talk radio station, on Wednesday to discuss the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 and his journey as India’s skipper so far. During the show, the hosts relayed a message to Sharma from a Pakistani fan.
“I loved the messages from the Pakistani fans. I know they love their cricket. Every time we are in the UK, these guys come in and tell us respectfully how they love us, how they love Indian cricketers, and how they love to watch some of us play in big stages. It is basically loving the sport. When someone appreciates your game like that, you just feel blessed”- said Rohit Sharma