T20 World Cup 2021: Pakistan fan girl asks MS Dhoni to lose, KL Rahul to not perform, they respond

With the India-Pakistan clash nearing its arrival, the banters and fun amongst the fans have started in full swing. In one of such recent instances, a Pakistan fan girl was seen asking Indian players and mentor MS Dhoni to not perform against Pakistan.

“Rahul, please don’t play good tomorrow. No, please don’t play good tomorrow,” she says while KL Rahul returns after a practice a session. After a few moments, Dhoni emerges in the scene. A question is thrown from the crowd, to which Dhoni is then seeing replying, “Humara kaam hi aisa hai.” The woman who asked Rahul to not perform then says to MSD, “Mahi just leave this match… in the next match. Not this match please.”

India and Pakistan will lock horns on October 24 in Dubai.

It’s not like that India will win every time: Sourav Ganguly

Ahead of the marquee clash, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly backed India to extend their unblemished streak against Pakistan to 13-0. “Yes, there is a huge possibility of 13-0 happening and India extending their unbeaten streak against Pakistan in this World Cup. All the players in this Indian team are genuine match-winners and fingers crossed, this team can finally end our 10 years wait of winning a world cup. Pakistan is also a good team. If one or two players click, then anything can happen. To win the mental battle is important. I feel it will be a great match!” Ganguly told ABP news.

Due to political tensions between the neighbouring countries, India-Pakistan rivalry has turned into a mere ICC event showpiece, with their last bilateral face-off dating back to 2012. However, the two sides met in ODI World Cup 2019, when India won a rain-marred encounter by 89 runs.

“It’s not like that India will win every time. It is only natural that there will be gaps between World Cup wins. India won the World Cup in 2011, as well as in 2007. We played the final in 2003 and 2014. Even in 2017, we played Champions Trophy final but lost to Pakistan. Indian cricket is so strong that we will keep getting chances to play the final. Even this year we are hopeful. India is a big contender, but fingers crossed,” he added.