In anticipation of the India-Pakistan showdown in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Indian fans shared a friendly moment with Pakistan’s star bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi. This cheerful encounter occurred at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, where the two rival teams will compete on Sunday, June 9.
The ninth edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, hosted in the USA and West Indies, has already featured thrilling matches. Remarkably, associate nations like the USA and Canada have pulled off surprising victories against full-member teams Pakistan and Ireland, respectively. Additionally, Afghanistan and Bangladesh have made headlines by defeating New Zealand and Sri Lanka.
A viral video on social media captures an Indian family taking pictures with Shaheen Shah Afridi. The interaction was filled with humor and warmth as one fan jokingly asked Afridi not to perform well against India. Another fan light-heartedly suggested he consider Indian players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as his “good friends,” bringing a smile to Afridi’s face.
This playful exchange has only heightened the excitement and anticipation for the India-Pakistan match, with fans eagerly waiting to see how the game unfolds.
