India took on Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, and the occasion became all the more special due to the presence of current and former players in the stands. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma were seen enjoying the proceedings. Fans also welcomed Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi. When a camera panned towards Afridi, Wasim Akram, who was in the commentary box, spoke about his former teammate.
“He is physically fit and one of the most handsome guys,” he said on Star Sports.
Harsha Bhogle, who was sitting alongside Akram, added humour to their conversation. “Hopefully, he doesn’t come out of retirement,” he said.
Dinesh Karthik also joined the two famous personalities. “He is still playing in leagues. He loves scoring and will try the to hit the first ball he faces for a six if he is given a chance over here,” Dinesh Karthik said.
“I think he is playing in the legends league,” Wasim Akram added.
Meanwhile, India defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets in the Champions Trophy match to qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament. Virat Kohli was the star of the chase, with the veteran scoring an unbeaten 100 runs, laced with 7 fours. India completed the chase of 242 runs in 42.3 overs in Dubai.
Related