"Whole world waits for India vs Pakistan match": Pacer Avesh Khan's father ahead of blockbuster clash between arch-rivals

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 9 (ANI): Ahead of the much-anticipated blockbuster clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, Ashique Khan, the father of pacer Avesh Khan who is a member of India's T20 World Cup reserved players, said not just the India but whole world waits for the exciting contest.
Emotions will run high in passionate fans in the stands as India and Pakistan step into New York's Nassau County International Cricket Stadium to add a new chapter to their historic rivalry on Sunday at the T20 World Cup 2024.
While India possesses a stronger batting lineup, reputation, form, and track record signify little in an India-Pakistan encounter. With the pitch helping the fast bowlers, the game is unlikely to be high-scoring, but it might be closely contested.
When two of cricket's oldest adversaries face up on the same pitch, nerves run high. Emotions run high, adrenaline rushes in, and tensions rise to new heights during the India-Pakistan match. India lead 6-1 in their seven T20 World Cup meetings against Pakistan.
"Not just Indians but the whole world waits for the India vs Pakistan match. India also won earlier and India will win today too," Ashique Khan told ANI.
Pacer Avesh was added to India's T20 WC reserved player squad on the back of his fine performance in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, taking 19 wickets for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in 15 innings.
Speaking proudly about the young pacer included in the reserved players list, Avesh's father said it's a proud moment for Indore, a city in Madhya Pradesh, and India.
"It is a matter of great joy that Avesh is with the team and it is a matter of pride for Indore and our country," he added.
In the previous edition of the competition, India relied on Kohli's bat to secure a thrilling victory at the legendary Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2022. This time, Pakistan will try to avenge their slump by winning their first match of the competition after suffering an incredible meltdown against USA in Dallas.
Avesh's father also congratulated Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi for his consecutive third term as Prime Minister.
PM Modi will assume office as prime minister for a third consecutive term as the BJP-led NDA secured 293 seats in the Lok Sabha elections. In the 543-strong lower house of the Indian parliament, 272 is the minimum majority figure.
"Today is Modi's swearing-in ceremony, it is a historic moment for us," he added. (ANI)