Asian Cup | Wasim Akram warns players and fans before India vs Pakistan Clash: “Do not cross the line” | Cricket news
The legendary Pakistan quick launcher, Wasim Akram, urged players and fans on both sides to control emotions when India and Pakistan meet at the Asian 2025 Cup at the Water next month. The Deux-Rivaux will lock the horns on September 14 in Dubai, with the possibility of another confrontation in the Super Four on September 21 and even a third in the final.
“I am sure that these matches will be entertaining, like all the other matches in India-Pakistan. But I hope that players and fans will remain disciplined and will not cross the line,” Akram told Telecom Asia Sport. Stressing the attention that these lights attract worldwide, the former captain said: “Games between India and Pakistan are monitored by billions around the world”, qualifying the Asian Cup an ideal scene for fierce but respectful competition. On the cricket front, Akram admitted that India would begin favorites given their recent form, but stressed that the manipulation pressure would decide on the result. “If the Indians are patriotic and want their team to win, the same goes for Pakistani fans. India has been in better form recently and will start as a favorite, but the team that best manages the day will win,” he said.
Akram, the young Pakistan team, noted Akram, has the will to compete strongly, but he regretted the absence of one of their biggest names. “Personally, I wanted to see Babar Azam in the team, but as it was not selected, it is those of the team to intensify,” he told Telecom Asia Sport. For the future, Akram said that the tournament could offer several India-Pakistan competitions, while expressing its long-standing wish for a return of bilateral test cricket. “This Asia Cup will be a party for fans around the world. It is my wish that India and Pakistan are also resuming a series of tests. It’s been too long, and it would be a historic show for fans on both sides,” he added.
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Reiterating his call for restraint, Akram stressed: “Fans must also show discipline”, stressing that the sporting spirit must accompany the passion for rivalry.
