'Even if we lose to India...' Shadab Khan's bold statement ahead of IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 clash

The 2023 ODI World Cup is all set to be hosted by India and the schedule for the same has been released by the ICC. The most awaited India vs Pakistan clash will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 15. 

While India will be eager to extend their World Cup winning streak over Pakistan to 8-0, Babar Azam and Co. will stop at nothing to ensure the streak is stopped.

However, Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has made a rather interesting statement on facing India at the World Cup. He reckons that even if his side loses to India but ends up winning the World Cup, it would be better than just winning another India-Pakistan tie but losing the main goal.

"Playing against India comes with a different sense of joy. The pressure overall is also different. Now when we have to go there, it will be their home ground - the crowd will be against us. However, we are going there to play in the World Cup, so we should think about it, and not only about India, because if we win against India and lose the World Cup, then there's no benefit from it. In my opinion, even if we lose from India but end up winning the World Cup, it's a win-win because that is our main aim," Shadab told Cricket Pakistan.

Talking about Shadab, he is currently playing Sussex in the Vitality Blast where he's peeled off two match-winning half-centuries – 59 against Middlesex and an unbeaten 87 against Glamorgan.