`Everyone’s favorite’: Saqlain Mushtaq says another India-Pakistan match in T20 World Cup can improve relations

Monitor News Desk

Look who is calling India a favorite to win T20 World Cup!

Pakistan interim head coach Saqlain Mushtaq said Virat Kohli-led side is a strong team and everyone considers them a favorite.

“India is everyone’s favorites and they have every chance of making a strong comeback in the tournament,” he said in a virtual press conference ahead of Pakistan’s next Super 12 stage match against Afghanistan.

“If India makes it to the final with us, it would be a great thing because I feel — and this is not because we became big-headed after beating them — but because they are a strong team, everyone considers them a favorite,” Saqlain said.

Saqlain said if India reaches the final, it would be very good for the ICC. “Fans around the world and for world cricket — everyone will enjoy it. They are our neighboring country and playing one more match would improve our relations,” he said. Pakistan beat India on Sunday in the Super 12 stage game.  

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