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The excitement is building up as the highly awaited T20 World Cup 2024 match between fierce rivals India and Pakistan is just around the corner. Set to take place on Sunday at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York, both teams are gearing up for an epic showdown. The atmosphere promises to be electric with a jam-packed stadium filled with passionate fans cheering for their respective teams.
Leading up to this monumental clash, Pakistani star pacer Shaheen Afridi had a lighthearted encounter with Indian fans in New York that has now gone viral on social media. In a video shared online, Shaheen was playfully teased by the fans, with one of them jokingly asking him not to bowl well against India. Another fan requested Shaheen to consider Indian stalwarts, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, as his good friends.
The banter continued as another fan humorously asked Shaheen, ‘Please kal acchi bowling mat karna’ (Please don’t bowl well tomorrow), leaving everyone in splits. This fun interaction showcased the friendly rivalry and camaraderie between players and fans of both teams ahead of the much-anticipated match.
Shaheen Afridi, who has been a nemesis for the Indian cricket team in past T20 World Cup encounters, remains a key player for Pakistan in their quest for victory. In the 2021 T20 World Cup, Shaheen famously dismissed Virat Kohli, a rare feat for a Pakistani bowler in the tournament’s history. As Pakistan looks to redeem themselves after a tough start in the tournament, Shaheen’s performance will be crucial in their campaign.
Despite Pakistan’s initial setback in the T20 World Cup with a loss to the United States in a nail-biting match that went into a Super Over, the team is determined to bounce back. With players like Shaheen Afridi in their ranks, Pakistan will be looking to turn things around and make a strong statement against arch-rivals India.
As the anticipation and excitement reach a fever pitch, cricket fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the showdown between India and Pakistan, ready to witness another chapter in the storied rivalry between these two cricketing giants.
