Summary World XI and Pakistan XI will go head-to-head in a T20 match today
(Web Desk) – The much-awaited thrilling contest between World XI led by Faf du Plessis and Sarfraz XI is just around the corner now as fans appear excited to witness the historic series. World XI squad contains top cricketers from seven Test playing side.
There are four players from South Africa, three from Australia, two from West Indies, two from England, one each from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and New Zealand. The only players missing from the representation are from Indian cricket team and a lot of fans as well as experts have converged that it would have been even better if Indian players had been the part of World XI squad. Former skipper Shahid Afridi and Sarfraz Ahmed said World XI is missing without Indian cricketers.
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To answer the concerns of fans and players, World XI coach Andy Flower replied that the decision to exclude Indian cricketers from the squad was made due to political tensions between the arch-rivals and fresh rift. According to CricTracker, he said, “Given the level of political involvement that would be necessary to get Indian players over here and play, we thought it was simplest to select from the other major test nations.”
In order to avoid political distress, Flower made the call to include players from the other seven Test playing teams. With cricket lovers in Pakistan thrilled over the return of the sport in the country, international audience have also expressed their excitement using social networking sites. Several Indian experts have showed their happiness at the return of international cricket in Pakistan and called it a big day for cricket lovers. In a tweet today, Harsha Bhogle said, “Big day for cricket lovers in Pakistan. Hope the situation allows more teams to play there. Home cricket always has a different buzz.”
Big day for cricket lovers in Pakistan. Hope the situation allows more teams to play there. Home cricket always has a different buzz.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 12, 2017
World XI and Pakistan will play three T20 games on September 12, 13 and 15.
