'I want Pakistan to win': Ex-India cricketer makes shocking wish before the mega Champions Trophy clash
India will aim to achieve the semi-final position when they meet their rival Pakistan in their second Group A game at the venue on Sunday. However, just before the match, a shocking statement surfaced from an ex-India cricketer, who supported Pakistan in winning the game today.
India is all set to secure their semifinal position against Pakistan after making a winning start to the 2025 Champions Trophy with a sweeping victory against Bangladesh, which took place earlier this week in Dubai.
The team will aim to achieve the semi-final position when they meet their rival Pakistan in their second Group A game at the venue on Sunday. However, just before the match, a shocking statement surfaced from an ex-India cricketer, who supported Pakistan in winning the game today.
Who is this ex-cricketer?
According to a recent ANI report, veteran Indian cricketer Atul Wassan explained that he only wants Pakistan to win so that there is a certain contest in the Champions Trophy.
He told ANI, "I want Pakistan to win. Maza aayega (it will be fun, tournament-wise). If you don't let Pakistan win, then what will you do? If Pakistan wins, then it becomes a contest."
There should be an equal fight, according to him. The statement has left the fans shocked, but did he make that statement?
#WATCH | Delhi | On India's match against Pakistan in the #ICCChampionsTrophy tomorrow in Dubai, former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan says, "I want Pakistan to win the match as it will make the tournament exciting. If Pakistan is eliminated, then what will be left for the¡ pic.twitter.com/lRKZoBl5VJ
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Why does Atul Wassan want Pakistan to win?
Wassan believes that if Pakistan wins the important match, then the competition will become much more interesting.
However, he praised India's batting depth in the starting lineup; he thought that India was the greatest squad and also supported their plan to launch an attack in Dubai. While most of the cricketers and experts have predicted that India will end up as winners in the contest, Wassan's latest comment has come as a surprise for everyone.
He later explained why he wants Pakistan to win; he continued that Amitabh Bachchan, if he keeps punching the enemies nonstop, then there is no fun in watching it. Similarly, he hopes Pakistan makes a comeback, and it will be good for the tournament.
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