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A World Cup Pill To Solve Pakistan's 'Critical Financial Situation, Economic Struggles': Pace Great Predicts Dream Scenario

The Cricket World Cup is just round the corner. After the Asia Cup 2023, the focus will shift to the October 5 to November 19 mega event. Along with hosts India, Pakistan are among the favourites to go the distance. The India vs Pakistan Cricket World Cup is among their matches which will be closely watched. Pakistan has won the ODI World Cup only once. This time all eyes will be on the Babar Azam-led side. Former Pakistan great Shoaib Akhtar has said that a cricket World Cup victory will help the nation beyond the cricket field.

Watch: Video Of Shoaib Akhtar's Lookalike Takes Internet By Storm. Reminds Fans Of Pakistan Pacer's Early Days

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar was one of the most daunting fast bowlers of his time. Known as the "Rawalpindi Express", Akhtar terrorised opposition batters with his pace, bounce and toe-crushing yorkers for nearly two decades. Even after his retirement, several players, including Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag, have admitted that Akhtar was by far the most difficult bowler to tackle. Now, a video of his lookalike, Imran Muhammad, has gone viral on social media.

This Is Not Rohit Sharma, It's His "Stunt Double": Pakistan Great On India Captain's Struggles vs Shaheen Afridi

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar feels that Shaheen Shah Afridi has conquered the mind of India batter Rohit Sharma. When India and Pakistan faced each other in an Asia Cup 2023 game last week, Shaheen cleaned up Rohit with a ripper. It was a fuller delivery from the left-arm pacer that swung into the India captain and went through the defence to rattle his stumps at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Rohit was dismissed for 11 runs off 22 balls.

Asia Cup 2023 - Shaheen Afridi "Uske Dimaag Mein Baith Gaya Hai": Pakistan Great On Rohit Sharma's Struggles

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar feels that Shaheen Shah Afridi has conquered the mind of India batter Rohit Sharma. When India and Pakistan faced each other in an Asia Cup 2023 game last week, Shaheen cleaned up Rohit with a ripper. It was a fuller delivery from the left-arm pacer that swung into the India captain and went through the defence to rattle his stumps at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Rohit was dismissed for 11 runs off 22 balls.

"Rohit Sharma Unable To Read Or Understand Shaheen Afridi": Shoaib Akhtar's Huge Statement

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar feels that Rohit Sharma is unable to read or understand the bowling of star pacer Shaheen Afridi. The left-arm fast bowler cleaned up Rohit with a peach of a delivery during the India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023 match on Saturday. It was a fuller delivery from Shaheen that swung into the India batter and went through the gate to rattle his stumps at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Akhtar opined that Rohit is not at his best and he is worrying too much. The India captain fell for 11 runs off 22 balls.

"Pakistan Will Be In Trouble If..": Shoaib Akhtar's Confession Ahead Of India Clash

Ahead of the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan, legendary fast bowler Shoiab Akhtar has backed the team batting first to come out on top. India and Pakistan face off in the Asia Cup on Saturday at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. While India will open their campaign later today, Pakistan head into the fixture on the back of a 238-run triumph over Nepal in the tournament opener. Akhtar feels Pakistan "will literally hammer India" if they bat first, adding that the same could happen to Pakistan if India bat first.

India vs Pakistan: 5 Most Controversial Moments In ODI History Of The Asian Rivals

The matches between India and Pakistan barely take place without any controversy. Given that so much of energy and effort of players and fans are involved, the match between these two Asian teams is way more than just an interesting game of cricket. There is emotion, there is pressure and there is performance too. All the factors combine to make it a surreal experience for the fans as well as the cricketers. In the past two decades or so, both the sides have had some fair amount of controversial moments when they faced each other on the ground. Here is a look at top five of them -

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Head-To-Head Stats: How Have India Fared Against Pakistan?

India and Pakistan are set to renew their rival when the two teams meet in Group A clash of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday in Kandy. For the first time ever, India and Pakistan will square off at the Pallekele International Stadium. The tickets have been sold out for the high-octane match, and so are the hotels and accommodation, in the capital of the Central Province. When it comes to India vs Pakistan in cricket, it is more than just a match.

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A World Cup Pill To Solve Pakistan's 'Critical Financial Situation, Economic Struggles': Pace Great Predicts Dream Scenario

Watch: Video Of Shoaib Akhtar's Lookalike Takes Internet By Storm. Reminds Fans Of Pakistan Pacer's Early Days

This Is Not Rohit Sharma, It's His "Stunt Double": Pakistan Great On India Captain's Struggles vs Shaheen Afridi

Asia Cup 2023 - Shaheen Afridi "Uske Dimaag Mein Baith Gaya Hai": Pakistan Great On Rohit Sharma's Struggles

"Rohit Sharma Unable To Read Or Understand Shaheen Afridi": Shoaib Akhtar's Huge Statement

"Pakistan Will Be In Trouble If..": Shoaib Akhtar's Confession Ahead Of India Clash

India vs Pakistan: 5 Most Controversial Moments In ODI History Of The Asian Rivals

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Head-To-Head Stats: How Have India Fared Against Pakistan?