Retired Pakistan pacer Sohail Tanvir has expressed that the memories of the 2007 T20 World Cup final defeat to India are still vivid as they prepare to face their arch-rivals in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) final on Saturday. The seasoned left-arm fast bowler emphasized the need for Pakistan to be at their best to clinch the title against a formidable Indian side.
The 2007 T20 World Cup final, held in Johannesburg, remains unforgettable, with Pakistan narrowly losing by 5 runs in a dramatic finish. As the two sides prepare to meet again in Birmingham, the anticipation for an enthralling encounter is high.
Tanvir, who had commendable figures of 4-0-29-1 in the 2007 final, noted that while Pakistan can draw confidence from their earlier victory against India in the tournament, they must be wary of India’s resilience. Speaking to CricketPakistan.pk, the 39-year-old remarked:
“We have one step left. India vs Pakistan final will always be huge no matter where it is played and which league, people will watch. We won the pool match against them but the final is final. I still haven’t forgotten the final against India in 2007. So, let’s see what happens tomorrow, we will do our best to be on the victorious side.”
Pakistan’s journey to the WCL final included a solitary loss to South Africa, while they triumphed over the West Indies. India, on the other hand, faced defeats against Australia, South Africa, and Pakistan earlier in the tournament.
Reflecting on Pakistan’s recent cricketing performances, Tanvir acknowledged the disappointment from the T20 World Cup 2024 and how it fueled their determination to excel in the Legends league. He stated:
“There was a great disappointment for people due to Pakistan’s performance in T20 World Cup 2024, so we talked that the Legends league may not have the same level but people will be happy. We saw the response and got the motivation that people are following this league.”
“When we came here, Younis [Khan] bhai, Shahid [Afridi] bhai and all the other players, we talked that people in Pakistan are crazy for cricket, so our goal was to bring happiness to those who were watching us play. I mean it couldn’t be the same as the World Cup but it would be something, that was and is our motivation.”
Pakistan had previously registered a commanding 68-run victory against India earlier in the competition, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling final showdown.
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