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India-Pakistan tie ideal kickoff for ICC World T20 2014, says Wasim Akram

India will take on Pakistan in the opening tie of ICC World T20 2014.

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Published: Mar 12, 2014, 12:07 PM (IST)
Edited: Mar 12, 2014, 12:07 PM (IST)

Wasim Akram the captain of Pakistan in action at net practice during the 1999 Cricket World mpr
Wasim Akram has backed Pakistan to enter the tournament with a positive mindset © Getty Images

 

Johannesburg: Mar 12, 2014

 

Former Pakistan captain and legendary paceman Wasim Akram has said that the IndiaPakistan Twenty20 clash on March 21 will be an ideal ‘kick-off’ to the World T20, starting in Bangladesh next week.

 

The fifth edition of the World T20 with 16 teams in competition will be held in from March 16 to April 6.

 

According to Sport24, Akram, who will be commentating on the event, said that whenever India and Pakistan play, millions watch the game and there are no favourites in that match.

 

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However, the former pace bowler backed Pakistan to enter the event with a positive frame of mind.