
Indian team skipper Rohit Sharma praised Pakistani fans, calling their messages heartwarming.
According to Crictoday, the Indian batter opened up about the love he received from Pakistani cricket fans in a recent interview on a show at Dubai Eye.
Sharma said, “Messages from Pakistani fans are heartwarming. They love cricket passionately. When we are in England, these fans often approach us with great respect, expressing their admiration for Indian cricketers. It’s always wonderful to hear.”
Talking about the Pakistani cricket team and its fast bowlers, he reflected, "As a cricketer, I want to play cricket. I enjoy being challenged, and the Pakistan team offers just that with their strong, young, fast bowlers and impressive batting lineup. Overall, they are a very good team.”
Sharma expressed his excitement while playing against Pakistan and emphasised, "An India-Pakistan match is different. People love it more than any other game, and fans eagerly wait to see us play. It’s a great match and something that both teams look forward to."
The cricket rivals will face each other in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the US and West Indies.
The high-voltage match between Pakistan and India is scheduled on June 9 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.