Asia Cup 2023: "It's A Tough Match" - Shashi Tharoor Predicts India vs Pakistan Game Result

01.09.2023 - 20:07 sports.ndtv.com

Ahead of high octane clash between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said the catch between arch-rivals will be a close one but Men in Blue will come out victorious.

Men in Blue will take on Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in their Asia Cup 2023 opener on Saturday. "I am a great fan and I would have loved to have been watching that match tomorrow.

Fortunately or unfortunately, I am going to be on a roadshow at that time when the match starts..." Shashi Tharoor told ANI.

Pakistan recently rose to No.1 in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings and Tharoor acknowledged the opposition is a good side heading into this tournament. "It's a tough match because the Pakistan side is a good side.

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