In a recent interview, India skipper Rohit Sharma had claimed that a bilateral series between India and Pakistan could give a huge boost to Test cricket. Now after a day, Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi has responded to Rohit’s comments.
“Bilkul bahut acha jawab hai, hona bhi yahi chahiye (very good answer, the series should happen). A positive statement from an Indian captain. He is also an ambassador of India. We have always said that the relationship between Pakistan and India…..sports -especially cricket – has played an important role in it.
“We used to go to India and play cricket there. These things build relationship….padosi hai padosiyo ka haq hota relationship jitna behtar ho utna acha hai (it’s neighbours right to have a good relationship),” Afridi said on Samaa TV.
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Rohit had spoken about the entire issue during a discussion on the Club Prairie Fire podcast, in a chat with former England captain Michael Vaughan.
“I totally believe that they are a good team, superb bowling line-up, good contest, if we play overseas. The last Test was played way back in 2007-08. Yeah, I would love to (play against Pakistan), it would be a great contest between two sides. We play them in ICC trophies, pure cricket I am looking at, great contest, so why not?” Rohit had said.