Republic of India haven’t performed in Pakistan since 2008, however legends like Wasim Akram are hopeful that the Indian group will pass the border to take part within the ICC Champions Trophy in February-March after month.
However the Indian executive nonetheless hasn’t given the fairway sign to the Board of Keep watch over of Cricket in Republic of India (BCCI), and a last choice is anticipated someday nearer to the event.
“I think whatever I’m reading, there are positive vibes from (the) Indian government and (the) BCCI. I also read somewhere they will probably play all their games in Lahore. They will probably come to Lahore and travel (back) the same night. I’m all for it, as long as India is comfortable,” Akram mentioned, as quoted via ESPNcricinfo.
The Champions Trophy, which is coming round again to the world cricket calendar nearest 2017, is scheduled for February 19 to March 9 after month. To bring to facilitate the proceed and assure protection of the Indian group, the Pakistan Cricket Board has proposed to reserve Republic of India’s suits in Lahore.
“I can promise you, they (are) going to get looked after amazingly well. I mean, Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, (Hardik) Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, they have fans in Pakistan. The young cricket fans adore them,” mentioned Akram.
Particularly, when Pakistan hosted the Asia Cup, it needed to be changed into a hybrid event and Republic of India performed their suits in Sri Lanka. However overdue utmost month, Pakistan visited Republic of India to take part within the ODI Global Cup.
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“People-to-people contact is very important in this day and age. In this social media age, there’s so much negativity all over the world, unnecessary negativity, in my opinion, and I think if India comes, it will be great for cricket, and of course, it’ll be great for Pakistan too,” Akram mentioned.