Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram. — ICC/File
Though the world of cricket options some electrifying rivalriesm, none matches the eye garnered by Pakistan vs India matches whatever the format.
With followers hoping to see the 2 arch-rivals tackle one another aside from worldwide tournaments, former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram has opened up on his favourites in a Take a look at sequence if the 2 groups are to go up towards one another within the longest format of the sport.
“Pakistan have a chance to beat India in Tests now on a spinning track. They have been hammered by New Zealand 3-0 at home,” stated Akram whereas expressing his views throughout the commentary of the primary ODI between Pakistan and Australia on Monday.
Akram’s remarks got here in response to former England cricketer Michael Vaughan’s assertion the place he stated that he believed that the Males in Inexperienced might conquer the Indian facet.
“Pakistan can now beat India on the turners,” stated Vaughan.
Bear in mind, Pakistan, showcasing their spin prowess, made an astounding comeback to clinch the three-match Take a look at sequence towards England final month.
After being humbled by England within the opening fixture, the inexperienced shirts made main modifications to their squad, which included resting key gamers like Babar Azam, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
The house facet introduced in spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, who took 39 out of the 40 wickets to fall within the remaining two Exams, to guide Pakistan to their first residence Take a look at sequence victory since 2021.
India, however, succumbed to their first-ever 3-0 residence Take a look at sequence whitewash on Sunday as New Zealand capitalized on their weak point of tackling spin.
New Zealand spinners claimed 37 out of 57 wickets, courtesy of Ajaz Patel, Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips.
It’s to be famous that arch-rivals Pakistan and India final performed a Take a look at sequence in 2008.
