‘Baap is father, son is son’ – Quote by former India cricketer Virender Sehwag Shoaib Akhtar, the great bowler of Pakistan Cricket is one of the most famous moments of the match and is quite popular among Indian fans. Since Sehwag has revealed the conversation between the two cricketers, the quote has been used by fans to refer to the India vs Pakistan clash.
Recently, the same quote did not go down well with Akhtar in a TV news debate when an anchor repeated the line. Shoaib was furious and also denied that he did not remember Sehwag actually saying that. He later requested the anchor to maintain the standard of respect and speak about the game of cricket in the meaning of cricket itself. (India vs Pakistan Asia Cup may happen thrice in 2022, read how here)
“Firstly, if he had said this on my face, he would not have been a child. Even once asked him in Bangladesh if he said so or not, he refused. Secondly, we should celebrate these occasions. One should celebrate and talk about cricket instead of doing this. I respect India a lot, I respect you too and I never say such things which can create differences between the two countries,” Akhtar said. Told Indian news anchor.
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However, this is not the first time that Akhtar has denied Sehwag’s statement. During an interview with Pakistan’s ARY News, Akhtar had also denied the statement of former India opener ‘baap baap hota hai’ a few years back.
coming to blockbuster clash of ki India vs PakistanThe Men in Blue fulfilled their mission ‘Revenge’ in their opening clash of the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on August 28. Chasing a total of 148 runs in 20 overs, Pakistan gave India a tough task with some impressive bowling performances but all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s 33 off 17 took India home with 2 balls to spare.