Sourav Ganguly, the former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), made a remarkable prediction, envisioning a clash between India and Pakistan in the 2023 World Cup semifinals. This statement was made in anticipation of India’s World Cup match against South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata on November 5.
In an exclusive conversation with Sports Tak, the former Indian skipper expressed his desire for an India vs Pakistan semifinal match at the hallowed Eden Gardens stadium, emphasizing that it would be an unparalleled spectacle.
“I hope to see Pakistan right here at Eden Gardens, facing India in the semifinals. There’s no bigger game than this,” Ganguly declared to Sports Tak.
It’s worth noting that the World Cup 2023 has two semifinals scheduled, with one set for November 15 in Mumbai and the other on November 16 in Kolkata.
Both India and Pakistan have delivered divergent performances in the Cricket World Cup 2023. India secured their spot in the semifinals with seven consecutive wins, while Pakistan initially struggled but recently bounced back to form with a crucial victory against New Zealand on November 4, winning by 21 runs via the DLS method.
This win came after a string of four losses. It’s worth mentioning that India convincingly defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in their encounter on October 14 in Ahmedabad.
Ganguly, at 51 years old, also commended Rohit Sharma’s Team India for their impeccable record in the ongoing ICC ODI Cricket World Cup.
