'Don't Come To India…' - India's WC-Winner Explodes At Pakistan

image-lnzy51opPlayers walking out of the stadium (AP Photo)

Former Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth finds it puzzling that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) raised concerns about the crowd's behaviour during the India versus Pakistan match in Ahmedabad on October 14.

In an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda, Sreesanth emphasized the natural tendency of the crowd to support the home team and suggested that Pakistan would receive praise if they played better cricket. The 2011 World Cup winner advised them not to come to India if they couldn't handle the pressure.

Sreesanth also highlighted the values instilled by former legendary Indian captain MS Dhoni within the team.

"See, you will get praise from the crowd if you do well and if you do poorly, you will get criticized. As a team, you need to be ready for both. Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni) always has said to focus on process because the pressure will always be there. Don't come to India if you can't handle the pressure. Go back. As it is you're playing that way," Sreesanth told Sportskeeda.


Sreesanth takes a subtle dig at Pakistan

Sreesanth further stated that Pakistan could never surpass India in ICC tournaments, regardless of the team composition. He even suggested that India's C team could outperform Pakistan's primary XI and claimed that if an IPL XI was formed from non-playing players, they could also defeat the Pakistani team.

"Mickey Arthur said we’ll meet in the final. I don’t think Pakistan can ever beat India in an ICC trophy and or in any other event considering the team they have. Even our C team can beat Pakistan’s main XI. Make an IPL XI of players who are not playing, even they can defeat the Pakistan team," added Sreesanth.

In front of a jam-packed Ahmedabad crowd, the Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, outclassed Pakistan by seven wickets, maintaining their supremacy against Pakistan in World Cups. 

This victory marked India's eighth consecutive win over the Men in Green in World Cup matches, a streak that began in 1992. The bowlers first restricted Pakistan to a total of 191, and then chased the total down with the help of half-centuries from skipper Rohit and Shreyas Iyer.