'Prove you’re better,' Former Pakistan cricketer challenges India to face Pakistan in 30 matches

Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has thrown a major challenge to India after Pakistan’s crushing defeat to India in the ICC Champions Trophy. 

Speaking on a private TV channel, the former cricketer said, “If the Indians are so confident that their team is better than Pakistan, they should play 10 Tests, 10 One-Day Internationals, and 10 T20 matches to prove it.”

He acknowledged that while political differences between Pakistan and India should be kept aside, the Indian team does have some very talented cricketers and is performing well. 

However, Saqlain Mushtaq also admitted that the current Pakistani team is not perfect but stressed that these issues are not beyond fixing. 

He added, "If we prepare properly, we can still defeat India and other teams."

Saqlain further noted that despite the inclusion of several former cricketers in the Pakistan cricket team, board, and management, there has been no noticeable improvement in the team’s performance.

It is worth mentioning that Pakistan, hosting the ICC event on home soil for the first time in 29 years, was eliminated from the tournament after two heavy losses in their first two matches. Their final group match against Bangladesh was abandoned due to rain, leaving them without a win and ending their campaign.