The veteran star pacer and former captain of Pakistan men’s cricket team, Waseem Akram, has hinted at the potential arrival of the Men in Blue to Pakistan to play during the ICC Champions Trophy, stating that good signals are being received from India.
The former bowler, popularly known as the Sultan of Swing, said that the Pakistan Cricket Board had made several offers to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to ensure their team’s smooth visit to this side of the border to participate in the global tournament.
“India should come to Pakistan,” said Akram, during an online press conference in Melbourne on Wednesday.
He added that Indian cricketers such as Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav have a lot of fans in Pakistan, who are eagerly awaiting their arrival.
People of both countries, he said, should be in contact with each other and that India should think about it, recalling that he has not been to the other side of the border for the last six to seven years.
“I miss the food and people there.”
Akram urged Indian players to come to Pakistan, claiming that they will enjoy it here.
Commenting on Pakistan’s upcoming series with Australia, the former pacer said that the conditions in Australia are tough and the series won’t be easy.
