One of the biggest matches of the Cricket World Cup is taking place today. India will take on Pakistan in group play at Old Trafford in a renewal of one of the sport's biggest rivalries. Ahead of the match, some famous faces have taken to social media to cheer for their side.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister (and former cricket star) Imran Khan shared his five tips for success for the national team on Twitter:
When I started my cricketing career I assumed success was 70% talent & 30% mind. By the time I finished playing cricket I felt it was 50-50 ratio. But now I tend to agree with my friend Gavaskar it's 60% mental strength & 40 % talent. Today role of mind will be more than 60% 1/5
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 16, 2019
2/5 Today, given the intensity of the match, both teams will come under great mental pressure and the power of the mind will decide the outcome of the match today. In Sarfaraz we are fortunate to have a bold captain & today he will have to be at his daring best.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 16, 2019
3/5 All fears of losing should be banished from the mind as the mind can only process one thought at a time. Fear of losing leads to a negative & defensive strategy & crucially mistakes by opponents are not pounced upon. So here are my suggestions for Sarfaraz & Pakistan team:
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 16, 2019
4/5 1. In order ro have a winning offensive strategy Sarfaraz must go in with specialist batsmen and bowlers because "Raillu Kattas" rarely perform under pressure - especially the intense kind that will be generated today. 2. Unless pitch is damp, Sarfaraz must win the toss & bat
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 16, 2019
5/5 3. Finally, even though India may be the favourites, banish all fear of losing. Just give your best and fight till the last ball. Then accept whatever the result like true sportsmen. The nation's prayers are with all of you. Good Luck.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 16, 2019
On the side, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan posted not only about the match but Father’s Day as well, showing that he and his son Aryan were ready to root for India:
Ready for the match with the spirit of #FathersDay. Go India Go!! pic.twitter.com/o09xLTq5d3
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 16, 2019
The Mumbai police even got it on it:
India, see green? Accelerate. Like you always do. #INDvsPAK #CWC19 #IndiavsPakistan pic.twitter.com/BlYJQiMbGA
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) June 16, 2019
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik shared his best wishes for Team India by displaying his impressive work:
Best Wishes to #TeamIndia for #IndiaVsPakistan match at #CWC19 . Play like champions. Good Luck. My SandArt at Puri Beach in Odisha. pic.twitter.com/EHLzWQ9q5A
— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) June 16, 2019
While Pakistani singer-songwriter Ali Zafar shared a photo wishing for good weather for the game:
Looking at the Manchester sky hoping no rain tomorrow. #IndiaVsPakistan pic.twitter.com/OcVSigupYp
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) June 15, 2019
The match is scheduled for a 1.30pm (UAE time) start. Those interested in watching can tune into OSN Sports Cricket HD or create an online account with Wavo for US$54 (Dh198). For more on the match, head to our live updates blog.
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Read more:
[ Cricket World Cup 2019: India v Pakistan live updates ]
[ Manchester weather: How India v Pakistan became clouded by the climate ]
[ India v Pakistan: players and fans should cut out the jingoism in Cricket World Cup match ]
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