Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has now given a fresh statement over India-Pakistan relationship. Both nations don’t play a bilateral series because of political tensions which have eventually soured the relationship of both neighbouring countries.
In his videos, the former speedster Akhtar is always seen praising Indian cricketers — and the game of Indian team. But in the recent clip, he has talked about Indian citizens.
While addressing the fans on his YouTube channel, he shared his personal experience, praising Indian people and also revealed how the Indian media is completely different from the actual emotions in the country.
Akhtar said, “India is a great place, the people are amazing. Never did I feel that they want any animosity or any type of war with Pakistan. But, when I went to their TVs etc. it feels as if war will happen tomorrow. I have traveled extensively across India, have seen the country very closely, I can say today, India is dying to work with Pakistan. India’s path of progress goes through Pakistan, I am convinced.”
I hope India does not incur IPL loss: Shoaib Akhtar
The coronavirus outbreak has triggered all sporting events around the globe. Cricket has also not remained untouched by the impact of the deadly virus.
So much so, Indian Premier League (IPL) has been postponed till mid-April and its cancellation might cost the cash-rich board BCCI heavily.
Besides, Shoaib Akhtar wished that BCCI doesn’t incur heavy losses but rued that whatever was happening was unfortunate.
“I hope India does not incur this loss and I hope they prosper, but it is all happening which is unfortunate,” he added.
Meanwhile, the only league which is still going on i.e, Pakistan Super League (PSL). On Saturday, Lahore Qalandars fought against Multan Sultan where the former won the game.
Now, the two semi-finals will be played on Tuesday (17th March) and teams set to qualify will play finals on Wednesday (18th March).