Details : Pakistan’s former pacer, @imshoaibakhtar, in an Instagram video, said, “Now Afghanistan can bring India in the tournament.” He also claimed, “Every Indian would support Afghanistan, but we will support a good game of cricket.” While, the former pacer also said that if India gets in the semi-finals, the tournament will get more exciting, and Pakistan thrashing India boosted the national team. However, “Now the ball is in New Zealand’s court, whether they win or lose against Afghanistan, and if New Zealand loses, that will raise questions.” Also : In another post on his YouTube channel, the former pacer said, “This World Cup should not slip through our (Pakistan) fingers. We don’t want a bad day, like in 1999.” Appreciating the Pakistani cricket team, Shoaib Akhtar said, “The way Pakistan is playing currently, and are cruising through games, it reminds me of our 1999 ODI World Cup. So we don’t want any unlucky day which embarrasses us. So let’s win it!” At the same time, Shoaib Akhtar hopes that Pakistan goes to the final unbeaten, and he claims that Pakistan has a greater chance to lift this World Cup, “This World Cup has only happened because Pakistan should win.”
What else : The Pakistan cricket team is scheduled to play against Scotland on the 7th of November in Sharjah, but Shoaib Akhtar hopes that Pakistan plays against India in the finals and beats them again.