New Delhi: India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in cricket history and have produced some of the most memorable encounters across formats. The arch-rivals will resume their rivalry when they lock horns in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. India and Pakistan will take on each other in a much-awaited blockbuster clash at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday, February 23.
While Pakistan are the official hosts of the tournament, India will play all their matches in Dubai in the Champions Trophy 2025 after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) refused to send the Indian team to Pakistan. The excitement has been at the peak ahead of the clash between the eternal rivals and the build-up has further spiced up the rivalry.
Ahead of the high-octane clash, former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi took a cheeky dig at the current India and Pakistan players over the lack of aggression in India-Pakistan matches. There have been several heated moments during India-Pakistan matches in the past with tempers flaring across both teams. However, the aggression has toned down in the recent meetings between the two teams.
When asked about the same during a build-up show on Star Sports, Afridai said – “Aaj kal ke players sab McDonalds, KFC wale hai (Today’s players are of the Mcdonalds, KFC generation)”.
“Aap fitness ke baare mein na baat kare!” That’s Yuvi being Yuvi! 😅
Catch the IND-PAK legends at their candid best on 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻! 𝗝𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗵 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 on THU, 20th FEB, 10 PM on Star Sports 1 & Star Sports 1 Hindi!
📺📱 Start… pic.twitter.com/7dhZmjxYUf
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 18, 2025
India-Pakistan relationship is like miya-biwi: Yuvraj Singh
Former India all-rounder, who was also part of the panel, came up with an interesting comparison as he gave his take on the relationship between the players from India and Pakistan. Yuvraj said India-Pakistan players share a relationship like a husband and wife, who fight in the morning but end up eating together at the same table in the night.
“India vs Pakistan relationship is like miya-biwi. In the morning they quarrel and in the evening they eat together,” Yuvraj said on the show.
🗣 “India-Pakistan ka relation miya-biwi ke relation ki tarah hai!” 😁 – @YUVSTRONG12
Catch the IND-PAK legends at their candid best on 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻! 𝗝𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗵 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 on THU, 20th FEB, 10 PM on Star Sports 1 & Star Sports 1 Hindi!… pic.twitter.com/qOgmOkWTl2
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 18, 2025
Both Afridi and Yuvraj have been part of numerous India-Pakistan matches during their playing days. While the duo were rivals on the pitch, off the pitch they continue to share a great bond to date. Several India and Pakistan players share a great rapport between them.
Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi took a dig at the current India and Pakistan players over lack of aggression between the two teams in their recent meetings. Yuvraj Singh, who was also part of the panel, came up with a hilarious comparison for India-Pakistan matches. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
