The cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan is no secret. But what happens when one of the two crashes out of the most celebrated cricket tournament?
Surprisingly, a growing number of Pakistanis are now saying they will back M S Dhoni’s men in blue for the semi-final on Thursday, simply because they’d like the World Cup to remain in the subcontinent.
“Since team Green is out of the world cup…India is my favorite team now,” tweeted @MariamMustafa from Islamabad after Pakistan lost to Australia on Friday.
And Mustafa isn’t the only one. Scores of Pakistani cricket fans have pledged their support for India and the new-found love probably has something to do with them wanting India to teach Australia a lesson for defeating their national team.
“Go India and give Aussies a taste of their own medicine as Wahab Riaz did during Pak vs Aus QF! Good Luck!” read a comment by Salman Shakeel on Facebook.
“I will pray to ALLAH that you guys win and make this subcontinent proud. Regardless of all the differences I wholeheartedly want you guys to win. Bless you all. Regards from a Pakistani brother,” read another post by Mohammad Ali Chaudhary.
Sample some more:
Many Indians cheered Pakistan during its match with Australia, especially appreciating Riaz’s bowling.
“God bless you mate! You kept the spirit of cricket alive! Pleasure seeing you bowl with such aggression!” tweeted Bangalore’s Siddhant Malik, tagging Riaz’s official Twitter handle.
Support also poured in from India for Pakistani captain Misbah-ul-Haq who bid goodbye to cricket after the team’s ouster.
“Great man great leader, Ur resolve will inspire many. Wishes from India #ThankYouMisbah #PakvsAus,” tweeted Nikhil Chopra from Delhi.
Haq has placed his money on India to beat Australia.
While some Pakistani fans are supporting India out of neighbourly love, others clearly have payback on their minds.
“Now u have to take revenge for us,” wrote Hashir Sehto in a Facebook comment. And for many Indians, the feeling is mutual.
“Our Sweet Bitter love- #India is now obliged & has big responsibility to take revenge of neighbour #Pakistan,” read a tweet by Nitin Yadav.
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