Former Pakistani spin legend Saqlain Mushtaq has issued a bold challenge to the Indian cricket team following their dominant victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Speaking on a private TV channel, Saqlain questioned India’s superiority and urged them to prove it through a proper series.
“Play 10 Tests, ODIs, and T20s to Prove Superiority” – Saqlain
During the discussion, Saqlain Mushtaq stated, “If Indians are so confident that their team is better than Pakistan, then they should play a proper bilateral series—10 Tests, 10 ODIs, and 10 T20 matches—to settle the debate once and for all.”
He acknowledged that India has top-quality cricketers and is performing well internationally. However, he emphasized that if political differences were set aside, a full-length series between the two teams would truly determine the better side.
“Pakistan Can Still Beat India with Proper Preparation”
Saqlain admitted that the current Pakistan team is struggling, but he believes that the issues are fixable. He expressed confidence that if Pakistan prepares well, they can still defeat India and other top teams in world cricket.
Pakistan’s Early Exit from Champions Trophy 2025
Despite hosting an ICC event at home after 29 years, Pakistan suffered back-to-back losses in their first two group-stage matches, leading to an early elimination from the tournament. Their final league match against Bangladesh was washed out due to rain, sealing their disappointing campaign.
Conclusion
Saqlain’s challenge has sparked debate among cricket fans. While India continues to dominate on the global stage, Pakistan’s struggles raise concerns about their cricketing setup. Would India accept this challenge, or will political barriers continue to prevent a high-profile Pakistan vs India bilateral series?
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