Former flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Khan Afridi believes that Pakistan should go and play against India in Ahmedabad during the upcoming ICC World Cup.
Speaking to a local news channel, Afridi said Pakistan's victory in front of a jam-packed Indian crowd would be more joyous.
"Why are they declining to play on Ahmedabad pitches? Does it hurl fire or is it haunted?" Afridi inquired.
"Go and play - go, play and win. If these are the foreseen challenges, then the only way to overcome them is through a comprehensive victory. What matters at the end of the day is Pakistan team's win. The crux only and only lies in there. Take this rather positively. If they [India] are comfortable there, you should go, pull a victory in front of packed Indian crowd and show them what you got," he added.
Reportedly, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had reservations about playing their World Cup match against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
But, according to ESPNcricinfo report, Pakistan vs India match will take place in Ahmedabad. As per the report, Pakistan will play its World Cup matches at five venues including Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru and Kolkata.
The World Cup will start with defending champions England taking on New Zealand, finalists of ICC World Cup 2019, on October 5.
Pakistan's tentative WC schedule
October 6 - vs Qualifier in Hyderabad
October 12 - vs Qualifier in Hyderabad
October 15 - vs India in Ahmedabad
October 20 - vs Australia in Bengaluru
October 23 - vs Afghanistan in Chennai
October 27 - vs South Africa in Chennai
October 31 - vs Bangladesh in Kolkata
November 5 - vs New Zealand Bengaluru
November 12 - vs England in Kolkata
- Shahid Afridi