India vs Pakistan: Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are gearing up for a high-voltage upcoming clash in the Asia Cup 2023, which is scheduled for September 2 in Pallekele. Interestingly, both the teams might face each other again if they advance to the Super 4 stage with another clash slated to take place on September 10th in Colombo. Not just this, a potential final appearance on September 17 could mark their third encounter in the Asia Cup 2023.
Ravindra Jadeja Opens Up About The Intensity Of India Vs Pakistan
While the excitement and the anticipation have been increasing with every passing day for the high-voltage clash between the arch-rivals, Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has shed light on the intensity of the longstanding rivalry and what sets this encounter apart.
Speaking in a promotional video shared by Star Sports ahead of the tournament, Ravindra Jadeja stressed how every match in the tournament holds the same level of importance as India vs Pakistan clash. Jadeja said:
“When there’s a match between India and Pakistan, there are high expectations to win, but for us, any match involving India holds the same level of importance as an India-Pakistan match. However, yes, the India-Pakistan match garners more attention, and we strive to perform to the best of our abilities,”
Watch this video:
It can't get bigger than the age-old rivalry! 🤜🏻🤛🏻 Here’s how @imjadeja approaches the epic India-Pakistan clash! 🌟
Put your #HandsUpForIndia and tune-in to #INDvPAK on #AsiaCupOnstar Sat, Sep 2 | 2.00 PM Onwards | Star Sports Network #Cricket pic.twitter.com/jmOBe3OHGf
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) August 12, 2023
Furthermore, Ravindra Jadeja also talked about the previous Asia Cup 2023 Ind vs Pak clash, where both teams locked horns twice. Each team secured a win, however, Pakistan triumphed over the Rohit Sharma-led side in the later stages of the tournament and reached the final, only to be thrashed by Sri Lanka in the final tournament.
Recalling the previous encounters, Ravindra Jadeja stressed the profound insight into the unpredictable nature of the game. He said:
“We aim to deliver our performance and play as well as we can, but sometimes things don’t go as planned. This is a game, and the players from both sides are representing their respective countries. In my opinion, both teams are in the game to win. While you can put in proper focus and give your 100% on the field, there’s no guarantee of a particular outcome,”
Besides the Asia Cup 2023 encounters, the Indian cricket team and Pakistan cricket team are slated to face off in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 on October 14 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
