Ravi Shastri, the legendary Indian cricketer, entertained the crowd at the India vs Pakistan match in the Cricket World Cup 2023 with his witty commentary. During the toss, Shastri introduced the captains, Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam, as if they were boxers in a boxing match. This clever analogy brought smiles to both skippers’ faces and received a loud cheer from the audience in Ahmedabad.
Rohit won the toss and chose to field first. Ishan Kishan was replaced by Shubman Gill in the Indian playing XI. India’s decision to bowl first was influenced by the potential impact of dew on the pitch. Rohit emphasized the importance of maintaining a relaxed atmosphere within the team and expressed his team’s commitment to giving their best in every game.
Babar Azam, the captain of the Pakistan team, also stated that they wanted to bowl first. He mentioned the team’s confidence and momentum after two previous wins and expressed excitement about playing in a jam-packed stadium. Both teams announced their playing XIs, with Gill replacing Ishan for India and no changes for Pakistan.
The match between India and Pakistan had already generated a lot of excitement, and Ravi Shastri’s boxing analogy added to the anticipation. The fans were eagerly looking forward to the high-profile clash between the two cricketing giants.