'It Brings Out So Many Emotions And Expectations' : Robin Uthappa On India-Pakistan Clashes

Veteran Indian keeper-batsman Robin Uthappa might not have a long and successful career; however, he knows what it’s like to play against Pakistan. The social media users went crazy, knowing that ICC has grouped India and Pakistan in pool B for the T20 World Cup later this year, meaning they will face each other at the group stage. Robin Uthappa stated that the emotions are sky-high during India-Pakistan clashes.

With no bilateral series between India and Pakistan due to political tensions, fans have to rely on ICC events to see the iconic sides. Hence, the ICC has already caused a massive hype by placing the two arch-rivals in the same group. It might be crucial to note that India remains undefeated against Pakistan in the ICC tournaments. The men in blue have won all five matches in the T20 World Cup against Pakistan since 2007.

Robin Uthappa, who last played for India back in 2015, was part of India’s squad in 2007 when they recorded memorable wins against Pakistan twice. The men in green lost to India in the group stage, thanks to the bowl-out. The clash saw Uthappa scoring a crucial fifty in the first innings. India and Pakistan faced each other in the final, with the latter suffering a heartbreaking loss by six runs.

Any cricketer who wants to play for India will look forward to play in an India-Pakistan game: Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa said that any India-Pakistan match brings out plenty of emotions and expectations from both sides of the border. Hence, the Kerala-born cricketer feels that any Indian cricketer looking forward to play for India would aim to play against Pakistan.

“It just brings out so many emotions, expectations and people always look forward to it. I think any cricketer who has played in the past or anyone who looks to play for India is always looking forward to an India-Pakistan game,” Uthappa told Star Sports.

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