He explained that even though he has not personally experienced these matches on the field, he has heard about the excitement and anticipation surrounding the Pakistan-India cricketing rivalry since the beginning of his career.

Azam emphasized that the world looks forward to these matches between the two cricket powerhouses.

“I used to enjoy watching Pakistan-India matches. Rivalry goes on but people should enjoy cricket,” he said.

Babar Azam stated that the more matches Pakistan and India play against each other, the better the players can handle the immense pressure of these high-profile encounters.

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He explained that while as a child he had only heard about the intensity of the Pakistan-India matches, now that he is an active player, he is grateful to Allah for the opportunity to participate in these games.

“ICC events are always a big challenge, but we are prepared

“There’s no doubt about their talent. Sometimes all they need is a good outing to get back on track,” he stated.

He expressed a positive outlook on the team’s performance and highlighted Shadab Khan and Azam Khan, emphasizing their potential to excel or stand out.