Chris Gayle: India vs Pakistan – that’s bigger than the Ashes

India and Pakistan share one of the biggest rivalries in cricket. The bilateral cricket relations between them have been suspended for a long time now but the two teams regularly clash at ICC and continental tournaments. For West Indies legend Chris Gayle though, there’s nothing bigger than an India vs Pakistan contest.

Gayle told The Times of India –

“India vs Pakistan – that’s bigger than the Ashes. Yes, that’s bigger than Ashes, absolutely. That’s humongous on a the world stage. Billions of people watching that. We know what comes. Let’s see what happens on 15th. I’ll go watch it.”

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When asked which two players will be the key to India’s chances at the 2023 ODI World Cup, Gayle said – “Jasprit Bumrah for sure. I am sure he’s going to be back. And young man Surya (Suryakumar Yadav). These two guys.”

Gayle says he’ll be gutted if West Indies fail to qualify for the ODI World Cup slated to be played in India later this year.

Chris Gayle said –

“It’s going to be disappointing if they don’t make it to the World Cup. I’ll be gutted. Things look a bit dim but there’s still a chance and once there’s a chance, there’s hope.

“So, hopefully, they can actually win all three games and hopefully, some miracle happens, some hiccup happens with the points table and they get a chance as well. But it’s going to be difficult, but let’s hope things can change for the better for the West Indies.