Sohail Tanvir eyes victory against India in WCL 2024 final

Pakistan all-rounder says team determined to win, bringing joy to fans and making up for T20 World Cup disappointment

The highly anticipated final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2024 will see Pakistan take on India at Edgbaston Stadium.

Ahead of the big match, Pakistan's all-rounder Sohail Tanvir shared his thoughts with a local news channel.

He emphasised the team's determination to bring joy to their fans, especially after the recent disappointment in the T20 World Cup campaign under the leadership of Babar Azam.

"We have a great opportunity to reunite with players we've shared dressing rooms with for years. When you play cricket professionally, you aim to be competitive," Tanvir stated.

Tanvir acknowledged the disappointment felt by Pakistani fans after their performance in the T20 World Cup 2024 but noted the positive response to the Legends League. “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," he added.

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He further highlighted the team's motivation to bring joy to cricket enthusiasts in Pakistan. “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," Tanvir said.

Looking ahead to the final, Tanvir noted the significance of an India-Pakistan showdown. “India versus 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," he concluded.