The left-arm pacer Junaid Khan from Pakistan has told the importance of India vs Pakistan cricket matches. He also supported his statement by saying that encounters between the arch-rivals will help youngsters from both teams. As they would learn how to handle pressure situations.
There is rich history when it comes to India- Pakistan encounters on the cricket field. The fact to be noted is that both countries haven’t played a bilateral series since 2012-2013. But they had an opportunity to face each other in marque ICC events. The fans of both teams will be most excited to see the epic clash between India and Pakistan.
The left-arm pacer from Pakistan shared his taught on the high intensity in India vs Pakistan games. We can always expect a tremendous atmosphere when these two teams face-offs from each other. Junaid Khan doesn’t think there will be cricket between two countries anytime soon, keeping in mind the ICC events.
“If you want to be groomed on handling pressure, play against India. The pressure is so much on both teams, the atmosphere is awesome. I do think there has to be cricket played between two nations regularly. But looking at the circumstances, I don’t think it is going to happen anytime soon, Junaid Khan “, told cricket Pakistan in an interview.
The last time Pakistan toured India was in the year 2012 and defeated India 2-1 in a 3- match ODI series. Whereas the T20 series is equally leveled 1-1. Junaid Khan seemed to be the star performer from Pakistan, picking 8 wickets in the ODI.
The left-arm pacer recalling his experience of playing against India. He also said that the tour of India helped him to grow a mature player He also believes that both nations should play consistently against each other so both side’s players could benefit from it.
Junaid Khan finally tods that “When I toured India in 2012-2013, I learned a lot. I understand how to handle pressure. So, if India and Pakistan play against each other, people from both countries will be happy”.
