As the excitement builds for the ICC World Cup 2023, a heartwarming incident has captured attention as an Indian fan, identified as Heer, passionately declared her love for Pakistani cricketer Iftikhar Ahmed and even expressed her desire to marry him.
In a widely circulated interview video, Heer, hailing from Punjab, India, shared her admiration for the middle-order batter ahead of the mega cricket event. Clad in an Indian team jersey and holding a poster of her favorite player, Heer referred to Iftikhar Ahmed as ‘Chacha’ and expressed that he is her favorite among the national squad.
"He will be uncle to the world, but to me, he is Iftikhar janu,” she affectionately stated when asked about the Pakistani cricketer she would like to marry.
The heartwarming video has gone viral on social media platforms, with fans praising the genuine and wholesome display of love by Heer. The interview reflects the spirit of cricket fandom that transcends borders, especially in the context of the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan in the cricketing world.
Currently, the Pakistani cricket team is in Hyderabad, India, gearing up for the ICC World Cup 2023, scheduled to take place from October 5 to November 19. Pakistan’s first match in the tournament is against the Netherlands on October 6, while the much-anticipated clash with arch-rivals India is set for October 14.
