Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has called the rivalry between Javelin throw stars Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem bigger than the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). Notably, the BGT is set to begin from November 22 in Australia is a highly anticipated series in the cricketing fraternity.
Ahead of the series, former cricketers Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting have already started their predictions for the much-awaited series. However, Basit Ali feels that no rivalry can match with the India vs Pakistan face-off.
“I think they are trying to create hype. The whole world knows that India vs Pakistan is on one side and everything else is on the other side. Even Ashes isn’t that big. So, you are going to hear such statements now,” Basit said in his YouTube video.
Further speaking ahead, Ali spoke about conducting an India vs Pakistan bilateral series of other sports such hockey, javelin or kabaddi and stated it will outperform BGT.
When Neeraj and Arshad compete in javelin, the stadium will be full: Basit Ali
“Arshad Nadeem beat Neeraj Chopra at the Paris Olympics; otherwise, it was a certain gold medal for India. The Indian cricket team has made it clear that they won’t travel to Pakistan, so just conduct a bilateral series of hockey, javelin, or kabaddi between India and Pakistan in some other country, and you will know whether the India-Australia series is bigger or the India-Pakistan match is bigger. When Neeraj and Arshad compete in javelin, the whole world will be in front of the television, and the stadium will be full,” he added.
Recently, Arshad Nadeem scripted history for Pakistan by winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics in Javelin Throw. The 27-year-old broke the Olympic record in just his second throw during the final achieving a massive distance of 92.97 metres. Nadeem once again broke the record on his last throw throwing the javelin for a whopping 91.79 metres. On the other hand, Tokyo Olympics Gold medallist Neeraj won a silver medal with a throw of 89.45 metre.
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