A Pakistani cricket fan, Adil Taj whose video went viral, showing him singing the national anthem of India in the India and Pakistan match during the Asia Cup. After the video went viral, the fan said the move was a small gesture of peace from his side.
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Taj further revealed that he got goosebumps when he listened to the Indian national anthem for the first time in a Bollywood movie. Taj told to ANI, “The moment Indian national anthem was played, I got a reminder of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan stating that If India would move one step ahead then we would move two steps further. It was a small gesture from my side towards peace, towards respect.”
“I got goosebumps when I first heard the anthem in a Bollywood movie,” he added.
Reflecting on his plans ahead of the Super Four clash between the two countries, Taj said that he is planning to stitch India-Pakistan flag together and wear it during the match.
“I am very excited ahead of the match. I am planning to stitch India-Pakistan flag together and wear it for tomorrow’s match. That would be another positive message from my side,” he said.
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Taj also expressed the desire to have more bilateral series between India and Pakistan so they don’t have to wait for major tournaments like Asia Cup and World Cup to see if the two teams are competing or not. “Sports unite countries. We would again like to have regular series between the two countries. It will play a positive role towards peace, according to me,” he concluded.