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The anticipation and excitement in the cricketing world have reached an all-time pinnacle as the highly anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan looms on the horizon in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
Of remarkable significance is the historical backdrop of this fierce rivalry in the ODI World Cup, where India and Pakistan have locked horns seven times in the tournament’s illustrious history. What adds to the intensity of this rivalry is that India has emerged triumphant on each of those seven occasions, a remarkable feat that underscores their dominance on cricket’s grandest stage.
Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, took centre stage at a press conference in Ahmedabad, offering a candid and insightful glimpse into the upcoming showdown between his team and India.
Babar’s take on Indian domination
Addressing the longstanding history of India’s dominance over Pakistan in the ODI World Cups, Babar shared that he is not dwelling on the past and is completely focused on the challenges and opportunities in the upcoming match. The right-handed batter emphasized his unwavering faith in his team’s ability to rise to the occasion.
“I believe there is no point focusing on whatever has happened in the past. I believe we need to focus on what is ahead of us. All these streaks are made to be broken. God willing, we will try to give our best tomorrow. Anything can happen on the day. I fully believe my team has done well in the first three matches, and will continue doing so in the coming matches,” said Babar during the pre-match press conference.
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Pre-match ceremony
A grand pre-match spectacle is set to unfold at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of the India-Pakistan match.
The star-studded event promises to be a visual and cultural extravaganza, with the participation of many notable personalities from the world of sports, entertainment and other domains.
Their presence will undoubtedly add a layer of glamour and excitement to the tournament, making the India-Pakistan encounter in this edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup an event to remember.
