Gautam Gambhir, widely regarded as one of India’s finest opening batsmen, shared his insights on the tournament in an interview with media . He mentioned the possibility of India and Pakistan facing each other both in the round-robin stage and potentially in the final as well.
Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir has predicted a potential clash between Pakistan and India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, which is set to take place in the United States and the West Indies.
In an interview, Gambhir, renowned as one of India’s premier opening batters, emphasized the significance of sportsmanship, urging fans from both countries to refrain from celebrating the losses of their rivals. He highlighted the possibility of India and Pakistan meeting in both the round-robin stage and the final of the tournament.
Reflecting on the negativity surrounding such rivalries, Gambhir stressed the need for a shift towards a more positive mindset, advocating for celebrating success rather than reveling in the failures of others. He attributed this negative behavior to the influence of social media and urged people to find joy in their own achievements rather than deriving pleasure from the misfortunes of others.
“It is senseless to celebrate someone else’s defeat. When Pakistan lose, Indian fans enjoy it, and it is the same in Pakistan when India fails to win a contest. This is a negative attitude. It is time to change this mindset. People have started doing such things for the sake of social media. Find joy in your success and not in the pain of others,” he concluded.
It is worth noting that the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup is set to be held from June 4 to 30 in the Caribbean and the USA, making it the first time that America will host an international cricket event.
According to ESPN Cricinfo, The ICC team inspected potential venues in the USA, including Lauderhill in Florida, Morrisville, Dallas, and New York.