Former Pakistan fast bowler Rana Naved-ul-Hasan has made a controversial statement ahead of the much-anticipated Indo-Pak clash in the upcoming 2023 World Cup.
Naved-ul-Hasan, who played 16 Tests and 130 ODIs for Pakistan, said that he believes that Indian Muslims will support Pakistan in the high-voltage clash.
“I think Muslims of India will support Pakistan in the World Cup,” Naved-ul-Hasan told a Pakistani news channel. “They have a soft corner for Pakistan and they will be supporting us.”
Naved-ul-Hasan’s statement has been met with mixed reactions, with some people agreeing with him and others disagreeing.
Those who agree with Naved-ul-Hasan say that many Indian Muslims have a strong emotional connection to Pakistan, as the two countries share a common history and culture. They also point out that many Indian Muslims have family members or friends in Pakistan.
Those who disagree with Naved-ul-Hasan say that it is unfair to generalize about all Indian Muslims and that many Indian Muslims do not support Pakistan. They also point out that the India-Pakistan rivalry is a political issue, not a religious one.
The India-Pakistan clash is expected to be the most watched match in the entire 2023 World Cup, mainly because of the political conflicts between the two countries. The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.
It remains to be seen whether Naved-ul-Hasan’s prediction will come true. However, his statement has certainly stirred up controversy ahead of the eagerly-anticipated match.
