Ahead of Sunday’s thrilling match IND vs PAK clash, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who has participated in five India vs Pakistan World Cup matches, had a message for Rohit Sharma and his team. The top run scorer for India against Pakistan in both ODIs and Test matches, Tendulkar expressed his optimism for a strong showing from both sides but saved his best wishes for the Men in Blue when they play their bitter rivals in T20 World Cup at Nassau County Stadium in New York.
Sachin, who still commands love from cricket fans all over the world. arrived in New York on Sunday among rousing reception. Fans lined up on the streets to see a glance of little master.
Sachin sides with India in IND vs PAK
“India versus Pakistan has always been a big match and exhilarating. My first World Cup clash against them was in Australia. The number of WC matches we have played against them are all exciting and have tight finishes, which people have enjoyed. Coming to the T20 WC from 2007 to 2022, all these matches have been tight and exhilarating as well. I would like to wish both of the teams the best of luck, though my best wishes will be slightly more towards India,” Tendulkar said while speaking to the media at a DP World event.
Sachin Tendulkar’s perfect record against Pakistan in World Cups
Tendulkar was a member of the Indian teams that won against Pakistan in the World Cups of 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, and 2011. But even after he retired, India continued to dominate Pakistan in one-day international cricket, extending their winning run to eight games.
In the meantime, the 6-1 scoreline in the T20 World Cups further demonstrates how strongly India are favoured, with most matches going to the wire.
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