While India and Pakistan haven't played a bilateral series since 2012, their contests in world tournaments and Asia Cup have been richly anticipated. (ICC/Twitter)
It’s that time in world cricket again. India play Pakistan in the group stage of the 2023 Asia Cup on Saturday, September2. A fixture that may take place two more time over the course of next fortnight as the six-team competition may see the two lock horns in the Super 4 and even the final.
In October, the two face off in the ODI World Cup in the 1 lakh plus incapacitated Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. And so, the buzz around the contest is quite palpable. Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody has no doubts, it is the biggest cricket fixture in world cricket. Even above the Ashes, despite the oldest Test cricket rivalry, producing an enticing 2_2 series recently in England.
“I think this match surpasses the Ashes,” Moody told Star Sports. “It’s always got a lovely story to it, and both are outstanding cricketing nations.”
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NewsSportsCricket'India vs Pakistan surpasses the Ashes,' says Tom Moody
‘India vs Pakistan surpasses the Ashes,’ says Tom Moody
The last four meetings between the India and Pakistan have been all in T20Is, with both the teams having shared the spoils.
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By: Sports Desk
Updated: August 29, 2023 15:35 IST
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India vs Pakistan better than AshesWhile India and Pakistan haven't played a bilateral series since 2012, their contests in world tournaments and Asia Cup have been richly anticipated. (ICC/Twitter)
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It’s that time in world cricket again. India play Pakistan in the group stage of the 2023 Asia Cup on Saturday, September 2 at Pallekele. A fixture that may take place two more time over the course of next fortnight as the six-team competition may see the two lock horns in the Super 4 and even the final.
In October, the two face off in the ODI World Cup in the 1 lakh plus incapacitated Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. And so, the buzz around the contest is quite palpable. Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody has no doubts, it is the biggest cricket fixture in world cricket. Even above the Ashes, despite the oldest Test cricket rivalry, producing an enticing 2_2 series recently in England.
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“I think this match surpasses the Ashes,” Moody told Star Sports. “It’s always got a lovely story to it, and both are outstanding cricketing nations.”
Deciphering the two teams and the players on show, he added, “And when you look at that Pakistan squad, it does boast a lot of talent. But one thing that stands out for me is that it also boasts experience. So now they have the combination of experience and talent, they are a real threat. They can match India with their pace bowling; they’ve got genuine pace on their side, and the only issue I see them potentially having is the depth in the quality of their batting which India has got. So that’s going to be the interesting pressure that they put on the likes of Babar Azam at the top of the order.
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