'Don't be surprised if...': Aakash Chopra schools Mohammad Hafeez ahead of IND v PAK World Cup clash

The Indian cricket team is set to face Pakistan in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 match on Saturday, October 14, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Rohit Sharma and his team will be looking forward to the match after beating Australia and Afghanistan in the previous games during the CWC. India opener, Shubman Gill, is likely to appear in the match after missing the first two matches due to dengue.

3 things you need to know 

• India vs Pakistan  will take place on October 14 
• The match will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• This will be the 3rd match of the competition for both teams 

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Aakash Chopra schools Mohammad Hafeez ahead of the IND vs PAK match 

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez sparked debate on social media by voicing worries about the condition of the ground in the 2023 World Cup. He asked who was in charge of organising the tournament — the BCCI or the ICC. Hafeez's comments went viral, especially after he shared pictures of the Chennai pitch from a recent World Cup match. Aakash Chopra, a former India opener, responded. Hafeez stated in an interview with Pakistan's PTV Sports that the state of the Chepauk pitch during the Bangladesh vs New Zealand game would indicate the impact of the BCCI or ICC. He subsequently brought up issues regarding pitch standards by comparing the pitches from other games.

Aakash addressed the differences in pitch behaviour at the same location and offered an explanation for the issues expressed. He underlined that during the World Cup, spectators should anticipate this common occurrence in every stadium. He posted on X:  

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What’s next for Team India?

India are the only side not playing multiple matches at the same venue according to the ICC schedule. They have played in Delhi and Chennai in the past, and their next matchup is against Pakistan on Saturday in Ahmedabad.