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The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is well underway, and it has already delivered a series of thrilling matches during the initial phases of the tournament. However, the excitement is about to reach a new level as one of the most eagerly anticipated competition fixtures is right around the corner.
On Saturday (October 14), the cricketing world will witness a high-stakes showdown as India prepares to face Pakistan in a pivotal match at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, reigniting one of the sport’s most intense rivalries.
This historic and intense rivalry extends far beyond the boundaries of the cricketing world, and even the nation’s top movie stars have shared their thoughts and expectations in the lead-up to this highly anticipated clash, adding an extra layer of excitement and intrigue to the event.
Bollywood stars opine on India-Pakistan duel
Star Sports, the official broadcasters of CWC 2023, has released a video compilation featuring numerous stars from the film fraternity. The lineup includes the iconic actor Amitabh Bachchan, as well as popular figures like Katrina Kaif, Shraddha Kapoor, Vijay Deverakonda, Ishaan Khattar and the music sensation Hardy Sandhu, all prominently featured in this video.
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Amitabh Bachchan, a distinguished actor in the country, commenced the video by eloquently describing the essence of the impending clash in his signature voice.
Katrina Kaif shared her plans, saying: “I’ll be watching the match at home with my friends and family, passionately cheering on the team.”
Shraddha Kapoor candidly expressed: “When it’s an India-Pakistan match, I’m just like everyone else.”
Vijay Deverakonda too offered his perspective, saying: “India vs Pakistan, the most significant sporting rivalry. It’s an event that makes me pause everything else.”
The video concluded with Harry Sandhu, who serenaded the audience with a song that encapsulated the thrilling moments of the heated encounter.
Here is the video:
When it comes to the #GreatestRivalry, the biggest celebrities of the country are just as excited as all of us 🤩
Will #TeamIndia end #8KaWait? 💙🇮🇳
Tune-in to #INDvPAK in the #WorldCupOnStar
Today, 12:30 PM onwards | Star Sports Network#CWC23 #Cricket pic.twitter.com/lTYuQofB1w— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 13, 2023
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