Shahid Afridi terms Pakistan vs India match as cricket's Super Bowl
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He backed Team Green to overcome recent indifferent form and bring their A-game out in world cup
(Web Desk) – Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi is excited that the American public will witness cricket’s equivalent of the Super Bowl in New York on June 9 (Sunday).
Shahid Afridi, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador, was thrilled at the prospect of an India-Pakistan showdown in New York during this edition of the T20 World Cup.
Comparing it to the famous Super Bowl, Afridi said that America’s cricket-loving crowd will witness the ‘greatest cricketing rivalry’ at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.
“For those Americans discovering the tournament, they should know that Pakistan’s game against India is like our Super Bowl,”
Afridi wrote in his column for the ICC. “I used to absolutely love playing India and I really believe it is the biggest rivalry in sport.
“When I played in those games, I got a lot of love and respect from the Indian fans and it means so much to both sides.
“Against India, it is about handling the pressure of the occasion. There is so much talent in both teams, they just need to put it together on the day.”
Afridi believed that the big expat community from South Asia will provide great love and support for the game, while also paving the way for its future growth.
While he refused to pick any favourites from the India-Pakistan contest, he backed the Men in Green to overcome their recent indifferent form and bring their A-game out during the tournament.
