Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar on Friday (October 22) said he would like to see India versus Pakistan final in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, which got underway in UAE and Oman on October 17.
Gavaskar’s comments came two days ahead of India's T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan in Dubai. The Men in Blue have a clean record against the arch-rivals in the showpiece tournament, having won five out of the five games in previous editions.
"I would like to see India in that final, and Pakistan. What else does anybody want? Even the ICC wants India and Pakistan to be in the final," Gavaskar said on Salaam Cricket 2021.
Meanwhile, fast bowling great Wasim Akram’s named India, Pakistan, England and West Indies as the four semi-finalists for the ongoing T20 World Cup.
According to Wasim, World Test Championship (WTC) winner New Zealand's chances would be dependent upon the weather.
"New Zealand's chances really depend on the weather I feel. It is hot now and if it remains like this, it will be difficult for them but then by October it will be pleasant.
"For me, the four sides that can reach semis are India, West Indies, Pakistan and England," Wasim opined.
While Sunil Gavaskar echoed Akram’s views on the semi-finalists, he feels no team starts as favourites.
“I don't look at either team as a favourite. The team that handles the pressure well on the day, the team that can control its mistakes, like no balls, can do well,” he stated.
Commenting on defending T20 champions West Indies, Gavaskar said: "They have won the World Cup twice and people keep underestimating them."
(With India Today inputs)
