Latest Cricket News: India vs Pakistan, the marquee clash of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, is all set to transpire tomorrow (October 14) in Ahmedabad. The renowned Narendra Modi Stadium is assigned to host the highly anticipated arch-rivals clash, which is bound to be attended by a packed crowd. Boasting a massive build-up, the India-Pakistan faceoff will be the 12th fixture of the ongoing competition.

The contingents of India and Pakistan reached Ahmedabad on Thursday and are geared up to undergo a mandatory practice session on Friday, ahead of the high-stakes encounter. As things stand, following two consecutive victories upfront, both India and Pakistan are undefeated thus far in the proceeding 50-over World Cup.

Latest Cricket News: Sreesanth Taken Aback By Criticism Of Mohammad Siraj

Ace India fast bowler Mohammad Siraj has encountered genuine backlash after a substandard outing with the ball in the recent Afghanistan clash. Earlier this week, the Men In Blue registered a comprehensive victory over the Afghans in their second fixture of this home World Cup. Conceding 76 runs in 9 overs while returning wicketless, Siraj had a horrible day at the office against Afghanistan.

With the likes of Mohammed Shami and Ravi Ashwin being on the bench, multiple questions were raised over the Hyderabad pacer’s selection in the side. The former India pacer S Sreesanth, however, found the criticism of Siraj after just one bad outing notably astounding. Sreesanth, in his recent media interaction, backed Mohammad Siraj before referring to the critics as ‘Topi Masters’.

Here’s what S Sreesanth said about Mohammad Siraj’s poor outing in the Afghanistan clash while speaking to Sportskeeda;

“Before the match, people were saying ‘Why is Shardul Thakur playing?’ And as soon as Siraj started going for runs, people started saying ‘Why is Mohammad Siraj playing?’. These are topi masters. The camera was being panned at Mohammed Shami and Ravi Ashwin again and again. We should back the team that is selected.”