Missed it once, will do it again: Shikhar Dhawan on potential IND vs PAK clash in WCL
"Brother, you're asking this question at the wrong place right now. If you're asking that, do you think I'm going to answer? You shouldn't be asking this question. And if I haven't played earlier, then I still won't play," said Shikhar Dhawan. You can see the full interaction below:Shikhar Dhawan angry reply on If Pakistan reaches the semi-final against you will you still play, or ask for a day off? #WCL25 pic.twitter.com/d96yRQpsp2— Ahtasham Riaz (@ahtashamriaz22) July 26, 2025India are currently at the bottom of the WCL table as they have lost two matches and has one point. Pakistan sit at the top of the table at the moment and are unbeaten with two wins and five points to their name. India face an uphill battle as they will need to beat England and West Indies to make it to the semi-finals and they will also look at having some of the results going in their favour. - Ends
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