Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes that if the match between India and Pakistan does not take place in the upcoming T20 World Cup, it is no big deal, as Pakistan are no longer as strong a team as India.
In a video posted on his Instagram account, Manjrekar said that if the India Pakistan match does not happen, it is no big deal. “India-Pakistan match, if it does not happen, no big deal,” he said. “Honestly, for a long time now, the actual game has never lived up to the hype and the drama we built up before the match. And the reason for that is obvious. It’s that India and Pakistan are not in the same league anymore. Earlier, in the 90s and before, it was fun because Pakistan was a strong team. But not anymore. Now, when India beats Pakistan, it is almost like India is beating the minnows. Earlier, you could have felt good on beating Pakistan.”
Pakistan have defeated India only three times in their T20I history. Their last win against the Men in Blues in this format came in Dubai in 2022. India have defeated them three times, including the final of the Asia Cup 2025, and have lost to their neighbours only once in the World Cup.
Manjrekar added: “That’s how Pakistan cricket has deteriorated. I saw that in the Asia Cup as well. You just have to compare the young players that come through the Indian cricket system versus the Pakistan cricket system. It’s the difference between the earth and the sky.”
Pakistan’s recent form has been good and, after the Asia Cup, they did not lose any of the four series they played. Most recently, they whitewashed Australia at home in the three match series.
On the other hand, India are heading into the World Cup with momentum, having not lost a single series since the last edition in 2024. They have won eight consecutive bilateral series.
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