Cricket Diplomacy: India-Pakistan Clash and the Television Broadcast

Sport Cricket: Is India vs Pakistan on TV?

Channel, start time, and how to watch ICC Cricket World Cup online

One of the most highly anticipated matches of the ICC Cricket World Cup is set to take place on Saturday 8 October, as India takes on Pakistan in the round-robin group stage. The match will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a venue capable of accommodating 134,000 spectators. The rivalry between these two cricketing nations is legendary, and due to political tensions, they have not played each other outside of major ICC events since 2012. The match is expected to capture the attention of “a billion eyes” from around the world, given the large populations of both countries and the immense popularity of the sport.

Tournament Updates

India has performed exceptionally well in the tournament so far, winning their first two matches against Australia and Afghanistan comfortably. In their victory against Afghanistan, Rohit Sharma set several records, further establishing India‘s dominance in the competition. On the other hand, Pakistan had a challenging journey to the World Cup, facing visa issues that required them to cancel a pre-match bonding trip to the United Arab Emirates. Despite these hurdles, the team arrived in India, and their captain, Babar Azam, has spoken positively about the warm welcome they received from their hosts.

Match Details

The India vs Pakistan match is scheduled to take place on Saturday 14 October at 9:30 am BST (2:00 pm local time) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. For viewers in the UK, the match will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket, with coverage starting at 9 am. In India, Star Sports will broadcast the match in five different languages on TV. Alternatively, viewers can stream the game online through the Disney+Hotstar app or website. It’s worth noting that if you are traveling abroad and wish to watch major sporting events, you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Be sure to comply with local regulations and the terms of your service provider when using a VPN.

Team News

Ahead of the match, there is concern surrounding the availability of Indian opener Shubman Gill, who reportedly suffered from dengue fever and missed the team’s first two matches. However, Gill has arrived in Ahmedabad and participated in training, suggesting that he may be fit to play. The Indian cricket board confirmed that Gill’s health has improved, but it remains unclear whether he will train on Thursday.

Predicted Line-ups

The expected line-ups for both teams are as follows:

India XI:

• Rohit Sharma
• Ishan Kishan
• Virat Kohli
• Shreyas Iyer
• KL Rahul
• Hardik Pandya
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Shardul Thakur
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Mohammed Siraj

Pakistan XI:

• Abdullah Shafique
• Imam-ul-Haq
• Babar Azam
• Mohammad Rizwan
• Saud Shakeel
• Iftikhar Ahmed
• Shadab Khan
• Mohammad Nawaz
• Hasan Ali
• Shaheen Shah Afridi
• Haris Rauf

Prediction

This match is bound to be a tough contest, given the high-stakes nature for both teams. The passionate crowd is expected to make their voices heard. However, with the advantage of playing on home soil, it is likely that India will come out on top.

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