Cricket fever runs high, and it seems everyone wants a piece of the action, even off the pitch. Renowned Pakistani actress Sehar Shinwari has made a playful yet bold promise tied to the outcome of a much-anticipated Cricket World Cup 2023 match. If Bangladesh manages to overcome the mighty Rohit Sharma led Team India, Shinwari commits to sharing a meal in Dhaka with a local.
Following the stinging loss Pakistan suffered to hosts India in Ahmedabad, Sehar Shinwari took to the social media platform X, previously Twitter, stating: “InshAllah my Bangali Bandu will avenge us in the next match. I will go to Dhaka and have a fish dinner date with a Bangali boy if their team manages to beat India.”
India’s performance in the World Cup 2023 has been nothing short of impressive. Under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, they’ve clinched victory in all their previous games. The upcoming clash is set for the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
The stakes are high and not just for the teams. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently lodged a formal protest with the International Cricket Council (ICC). They raised concerns about delayed visas for Pakistani journalists and the lack of a clear visa policy for Pakistani fans. Moreover, the PCB voiced displeasure over what they deemed inappropriate conduct aimed at their squad during the India vs. Pakistan face-off on October 14, 2023.
On the field, Bangladesh’s cricket star Shakib Al-Hasan weighed in on the importance of Virat Kohli’s wicket. Having dismissed the celebrated Indian batter five times in international fixtures, Shakib hopes for another opportunity. Speaking to Star Sports, he remarked, “He’s a special batsman, probably the best in the modern era. I feel fortunate to have dismissed him 5 times. Claiming his wicket again would be a true delight.”
Virat Kohli, who boasts an impressive tally of over 13,000 runs in ODIs, which include 47 centuries and 68 half-centuries, reciprocated the respect. Ahead of the match, Kohli praised Shakib’s bowling acumen, acknowledging him as a significant asset in the cricket world.
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