New Delhi, the third match of the Asia Cup was played between India and Pakistan. The match was canceled due to rain. Pakistan team could not play a single ball in the match. When India batted first, they gave a target of 267 runs to Pakistan. The match was canceled after a long wait. Many Indian and Pakistani players were seen mingling with each other during the match. Gautam Gambhir did not like this scene. He says that friendship should be beyond boundaries.
Gautam Gambhir during the commentary said, “When you play for the national team on the field, you have to keep the friendship beyond the boundaries. Having a game face is important. Friendship should be outside. After a seven-hour cricket match, you can be friendly. This time is very important. Because you represent millions of people.
Giving the example of Kamran Akmal, Gautam Gambhir said, “Me and Kamran Akmal are very good friends. Kamran gave me the bat. I also gave him a bat. I have played with the bat he gave me all season. We even talked for half an hour recently. You sled a player on the field. But within a limit you cannot bring his family in between.
Team India’s next match is against Nepal where after winning they will reach Super 4. Pakistan has already reached the next round. Pakistan has 3 points while India has one point. If India beats Nepal, it will reach Super 4. Where Team India can face Pakistan. India could not reach the finals of the Asia Cup last year.
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Tags: Asia Cup, Gautam Gambhir, Pakistani players, Team India
First published: September 03, 2023