Birmingham: In a rare bonhomie, Pakistani fans set aside traditional rivalry and joined Indian supporters as the “men in saffron” chase a huge total set by England at the ICC World Cup on Sunday.
England has to win this match to remain in the tournament. And if the hosts manage to win, it can upset Pakistan’s chances of getting a semi-final berth.
Realising that the stakes from Sunday’s match are high for both England and Pakistan, former English skipper Nasser Hussian took to his Twitter handle as he asked all Pakistan fans as to which side they are supporting.
Question to all Pakistan fans .. England vs INDIA .. Sunday .. who you supporting ? ?
— Nasser Hussain (@nassercricket) June 26, 2019
And this is what a Pakistani fan, Nasir Ali, Tweeted. “Jana Gana Mana Adhinayaka Jaya he Bharata Bhagya Vidhata.”
No sooner had he made his position clear, several other Pakistani fans joined him in supporting the neighbour, even if for a day.
Pakistanis Right now
“Jana-gana-mana-adhinayaka, jaya he
Bharata-bhagya-vidhata”?#ENGvsIND #ICCWC2019 #SHaH— Anwar (@anwarqadri_104) June 30, 2019
Whom you’re supporting in today’s match?
Me:
Jana-gana-mana-adhinayaka, jaya he
Bharata-bhagya-vidhata.
Punjab-Sindh-Gujarat-Maratha
Dravida-Utkala-Banga
Vindhya-Himachala-Yamuna-Ganga
Uchchala-Jaladhi-taranga.
Tava shubha name jage,
Tava shubha asisa mage,
Jai Hind ??— ? (@cometdust_) June 30, 2019
Jana-gana-mana-adhinayaka, jaya he
Bharata-bhagya-vidhata.
Punjab-Sindh-Gujarat-Maratha
Dravida-Utkala-Banga
Vindhya-Himachala-Yamuna-Ganga
Uchchala-Jaladhi-taranga.
Tava shubha name jage,
Tava shubha asisa mage,
Jaya hind Jaya Hind Jaya jaya jaya hind…..?????
— Sajjad (@Sajjadca) June 30, 2019
