• India will square off against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup 2023 on Saturday.

  • Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh opened up on the upcoming thrilling clash.

World Cup 2023: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh gives candid opinion on the India vs Pakistan showdown
Yuvraj singh on India vs Pakistan in World Cup 2023 (Image source: Twitter)

In the grand spectacle of international cricket,  India and Pakistan stand as prominent contenders in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, a thrilling tournament that has found its home in the vibrant nation of India for its 13th edition.

It’s imperative to underline that a highly-anticipated clash is on the horizon. India and Pakistan are set to go head-to-head in Match 12 of the ODI World Cup 2023, scheduled for Saturday, October 14.

These two Asian cricketing giants share a compelling and time-honoured history of fierce rivalry on the field, making the upcoming encounter a spectacle eagerly awaited by fans worldwide. Ahead of the game, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh provided a glimpse into his thoughts on the eagerly awaited and thrilling clash.

This time will not come back: Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj, who was an integral part of India’s 2011 World Cup winning squad, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming India-Pakistan clash. The former all-rounder emphasised that it’s a rare occasion as the high-voltage encounter takes place in India after several years and is expected to draw a massive crowd to the Narendra Modi Stadium. He encouraged everyone to savour the moment, as opportunities like this are infrequent.

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“It is good for both the teams that after so many years the match is being held in India and more than one lakh people will come to watch this match in the Narendra Modi Stadium. I would say This time will not come back so enjoy it. Not just this match, there are more matches after this. Hopefully, it will be a good match,” Yuvraj said, as quoted by ANI.

‘It should be a Cracker’

Yuvraj noted that both teams are brimming with confidence. He lauded the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, for his remarkable innings of 131 against Afghanistan on Wednesday.

“India is already confident because they have beaten Australia and Afghanistan. It was a brilliant hundred from Rohit Sharma. I think at the moment both teams are high on confidence and it should be a cracker of a game. Mohammad Rizwan is in great form. Both teams have outstanding games. Especially for Pakistan, they chased 300-plus runs against Sri Lanka so it will give them a lot of confidence,” the Chandigarh-born cricketer added.

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