IND vs PAK: Near-empty stands, lack of buzz for Asia Cup game raises eyebrows
Updated On: 02 September, 2023 04:59 PM IST | Pallekele | mid-day online correspondent
India vs Pakistan: There were several empty spaces in the stands and on the grass banks here, something one will not see during an Indo-Pak cricket clash
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India won the toss and elected to bat first (Pic: @TheRealPCB/X)
An India-Pakistan contest is not just a nerve-wracking encounter alone on the field, it is also about roaring fans giving the stadium the atmosphere of a Roman Colosseum. Surprisingly, the Pallekele Stadium was cocooned in a rather serene ambience on Saturday, as India and Pakistan faced each other in their Asia Cup 2023 Group A match.
There were fans, the flag-waving, cheering, applauding kind. But not in numbers that often electrify the venue, despite India batting first. There were several empty spaces in the stands and on the grass banks here, something one will not see during an Indo-Pak cricket clash.
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