Legendary Pakistan quick bowler Wasim Akram is assured that Rohit Sharma-led India will journey to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
“I feel, based mostly on what I’m studying, there are optimistic vibes from the Indian authorities and BCCI,” Akram advised reporters throughout a web based press convention from Melbourne.
“They may seemingly come to Lahore and journey again the identical night time. I’m all for it, so long as India is comfy.”
“And I can promise you, they’re going to be taken care of amazingly effectively.”
Akram additionally highlighted the immense fan following Indian cricketers have in Pakistan.
India’s Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. (AP)
“Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav have followers in Pakistan. Younger cricket followers adore them,” he mentioned.
Not too long ago, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that each one eight groups, together with India, will journey to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.
“Don’t worry, all groups will come to Pakistan to play the Champions Trophy,” Naqvi acknowledged in Karachi.
Akram on Rizwan
Wasim Akram has backed Pakistan’s newly-appointed ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan to excel in his function.
“Rizwan is an skilled participant. He has captained groups all through his profession, main Multan Sultans within the PSL to at least one trophy and two finals,” Akram mentioned.
“In relation to management, he’s a seasoned campaigner.”
Pakistan’s newly named captain, Mohammad Rizwan, smiles throughout a press convention concerning subsequent month’s white-ball sequence towards Australia, in Lahore, on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (AP Photograph)
“That is his first tour as captain, and it’s a difficult one. It’s robust to beat Australia in Australia, particularly in ODI cricket,” he added.
“In T20I cricket, there’s an opportunity, perhaps, however Australia in ODI cricket is a troublesome crew to beat.”
Akram mentioned that even successful one recreation in Australia can be a big achievement.
“They need to simply give attention to cricket and attempt to do effectively towards Australia. Profitable even one ODI out of three in Australia can be a giant accomplishment,” he mentioned.