India legend Kapil Dev talked about the immense pressure and hype of the India v Pakistan tie in the ICC events, especially as the two teams do not play bilateral cricket anymore and said that the gravity of the encounter begins before stepping on the field.
Indian team is set to clash with Pakistan, first in the Asia Cup 2023 in Sri Lanka and then in the World Cup 2023, with the match to be played in Ahmedabad.
In an interview, when legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev was asked if there's 'too much pressure' around Indo-Pak cricket match, highlighted a different aspect of the game, explaining where the pressure in such games actually come from.
"What is pressure? Pressure doesn't come when you're facing the ball. It starts building up when your waiter gives you coffee and says, "Pakistan se nahi haarna (don't lose to Pakistan)". So that's how the build-up takes place," Kapil told the WEEK.
On being asked if he is friends with any Pakistani cricketer of his generation, Kapil said no one has the time these days.
"I don't meet my own team members because I'm doing my own thing. I will ask you a similar question - are you in touch with all your school friends? Because we have drifted away or have our own life. How can I meet Imran Khan? He was the prime minister," he explained.
“He has gone into a different phase. I would like to meet him, but does he have so much free time? So many people studied or spent time with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Does he have time for everybody? No," said the legendary Indian cricketer.
