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India and Pakistan players share heartwarming moment ahead of Hong Kong Sixes clash

India and Pakistan players share heartwarming moment ahead of Hong Kong Sixes clash

As India and Pakistan gear up for their cricket clash, players shared a light-hearted moment, fueling excitement for their highly anticipated Hong Kong Sixes match.

As India and Pakistan prepare to face off once again on the cricket field, players from both teams shared a jovial moment before their highly anticipated Hong Kong Sixes match.

“Divided by borders, united by cricket,” was the caption of a viral social media post by Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary, featuring a photo with Pakistani players Faheem Ashraf and Asif Ali. Fans are eagerly awaiting another thrilling encounter between these arch-rivals.

Rich cricketing history

The two nations boast a storied cricketing rivalry, marked by numerous nail-biting matches. However, these days, they only clash in international tournaments.

The Hong Kong Sixes will take place from November 1 to 3, with 12 teams divided into four groups. The Green Shirts, led by Ashraf, are in Pool C alongside India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Upcoming matches in Hong Kong sixes

Pakistan’s first match is against the UAE on November 1, followed by the much-anticipated game against India on the same day. The top two teams from each group will move on to the quarterfinals on November 2, with the semifinals and final scheduled for November 3, as reported by The News.

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Squad for Hong Kong sixes

Pakistan: In addition to Ashraf and Ali, the Pakistani team features Aamer Yamin, Danish Aziz, Hussain Talat, Shahab Khan, and Mohammad Akhlaq.

India: Kedar Jadhav, Manoj Tiwary, Stuart Binny, Shreevats Goswami, Bharat Chipli and Shahbaz Nadeem.

Hong Kong sixes returns after 7 years

After a seven-year break, the Hong Kong Sixes is back, kicking off on November 1 at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground. The tournament will run until November 3, featuring 12 teams in six-a-side matches. The hosts, Hong Kong, will face South Africa in the opening game, while a highly anticipated matchup between India and Pakistan is also scheduled for Day 1.

Hong Kong’s captain, Nizakhat Khan, urged fans to gear up for the event’s return: “Get ready, Hong Kong cricket fans, as the Hong Kong Sixes is back after seven years.” The stage is set for three days of exciting, fast-paced cricket as teams from around the globe compete for the title.

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