Indian Fans Urged Shaheen Afridi ‘Not to Perform Against India’

Ahead of eagerly awaited India-Pakistan match in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Indian fans were seen having a friendly chat with Pakistan’s star bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi. This friendly encounter happened at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, where the two rival teams will face each other on Sunday, June 9.

Ninth edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, hosted in USA and West Indies, has already provided fans with some thrilling matches. Surprisingly, associate nations like USA and Canada have won against full-member teams Pakistan and Ireland, respectively. Afghanistan and Bangladesh have also made headlines by beating strong teams like New Zealand and Sri Lanka.

A viral video on social media shows an Indian family taking pictures with Shaheen Shah Afridi. During this fun interaction, Indian fans and Afridi shared some light-hearted moments. One fan jokingly asked Afridi not to perform well against India. Another fan playfully suggested that Afridi should think of Indian players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as his “good friends” and go easy on them during the match. Afridi smiled and laughed at these requests, showing his friendly side.

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Indian Fans Add Excitement to India-Pakistan Match

This playful interaction has added to the excitement and anticipation for upcoming India-Pakistan match. Fans from both countries are eagerly waiting to see how the game will unfold. India-Pakistan cricket rivalry ranks among the most intense in world, and fans highly anticipate every match between these two teams.

Matches like these bring fans from both countries together, showcasing fun and friendly side of sports. While on field, players will give their best to win, off the field, these light-hearted moments remind us of the camaraderie and mutual respect that exists among players and fans alike.

As big day approaches, cricket enthusiasts from all over the world are looking forward to a great match. It remains to be seen if Afridi will heed playful requests of Indian fans. However, one thing is certain: everyone watching anticipates India-Pakistan clash as a thrilling spectacle.