Anil Kumble Opens Up About the Intense Pressure of India-Pakistan Cricket Matches
Renowned former India cricketer Anil Kumble shed light on the immense pressure that surrounds cricket matches between India and Pakistan. Speaking candidly at a private event, Kumble emphasized that this pressure is felt by all the stars on the field and urged for these matches to be regarded as just like any other.
“During my playing days, it was an unwritten rule that losing to Kenya would not elicit any negative reactions from the fans. However, if we were to suffer defeat at the hands of Pakistan, the fans would refuse to tolerate it,” explained Kumble.
The significance of India-Pakistan matches, according to Kumble, was unparalleled. The pressure was immense, and losing to Pakistan was simply not an option for the players. “When we were playing, it was like ‘losing to Kenya but not to Pakistan.’ Such is the intensity that surrounds India-Pakistan encounters,” Kumble revealed during the event held in Bengaluru.
The Format of India-Pakistan Clashes
As of now, India and Pakistan only face each other in cricket tournaments organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Asia Cup. The upcoming Asia Cup matches are scheduled to commence on August 30, with India’s highly anticipated showdown against Pakistan set for September 2. The clash will ensue in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) played a crucial role in the venue selection for the Asia Cup matches hosted by Pakistan. Faced with the BCCI’s steadfast decision to refrain from sending the team to Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board introduced a ‘Hybrid Model’ ensuring that Pakistan would participate in the ODI World Cup hosted by India.
With the mounting anticipation surrounding India-Pakistan cricket encounters, it is evident that these matches are more than just a game. The intense pressure, national pride at stake, and the sheer fervor of the fans create an atmosphere like no other.
Bengaluru – Former India cricketer Anil Kumble spoke openly about the pressure of India-Pakistan cricket matches. Kumble responded that the pressure is on all the stars and just like any other match India-Pak match should be considered. “When I was playing, even if India lost to Kenya, there would be no problem with the fans. But if they lose to Pakistan, they won’t tolerate it. ” – explained Kumble during a private event.
“When we were playing, it was like ‘losing to Kenya but not to Pakistan.” Such is the pressure in India-Pakistan matches.”- said Kumble in Bengaluru. At the moment India and Pakistan are facing each other in cricket only in tournaments organized by the ICC and the Asia Cup.The Asia Cup matches will start on August 30. India’s first match against Pakistan will be on September 2. The India-Pak fight is in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
All major matches of the tournament hosted by Pakistan will be played in Sri Lanka following BCCI pressure. From the beginning, the BCCI had taken a stand that they would not send the team to Pakistan for the Asia Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board then introduced the ‘Hybrid Model’. Meanwhile, Pakistan will play in the ODI World Cup in India.
English Summary: Lose even to Kenya but not to Pakistan: Anil Kumble on pressure of India vs Pak matches
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