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India vs England: Shoaib Akthar wants Pakistan fans to back Team India against England, Here's why
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akthar has urged Pakistan fans to back India in the game against England. Tap to find out the reason
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akthar has urged fans to support Team India when they take on hosts England in the 38th match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Birmingham on Sunday.
He said, "Very odd, that as a Pakistani I am saying this, and requesting all the countrymen and the Pakistani's who are living abroad, please support whoever you think is right. But another option you drink their waters, so you better support them. You live in England, so support England. You eat in England, so support England. However, as the Pakistanis in Pakistan, we want Pakistan to qualify. If England get knocked out and Pakistan win against Bangladesh, the way will open for us."
"So I want the whole of Pakistan to back India, on social media and when it comes to public news. Because we need England to be out of this tournament."
Akthar also wanted Virat Kohli and his men to top the points table so that they will get to face Pakistan in the semis. It could be possible, when India manage to win at least two of their three remaining games (against England, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka). If they finish at the top of the table they would face the side which finishes fourth.
He said, "And if India top the points table, and Pakistan finish fourth, the semifinal will be between the two teams. I want to see this match. The entire world wants to see this match. I know that Pakistan will ruin India's happiness in the semifinals because somehow we're going to manage to reach the finals."
