Ahead of India-Pak match Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram has appealed to the fans of both the nations to maintain calm and peace. Currently in England as a commentator for the quadrennial event, Wasim labelled the latest meeting between the neighbouring countries as “the biggest match of the World Cup”. (Full Coverage – ICC Cricket World Cup 2019)
But with passions running high among both fanbases and political relations between the countries extremely tense, the legendary pacer said the match should be enjoyed rather than used to inflame the situation.
“This can’t be bigger,” Wasim was quoted by AFP. “India and Pakistan playing at the World Cup with over a billion audience is the biggest thing in cricket, so my message to both sets of fans to enjoy it and stay calm.
“One team will win, one team will lose, so stay graceful and do not take this as a war. Those who project this match as war are not true cricket fans.”
If the reports are to be believed, the Indo-Pak encounter at the iconic Old Trafford is a complete sell-out. Also, tickets are now for sale on the black market at a whopping price of around £2,500 ($3,150).
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