Test Match Special Podcast - India-Pakistan to go ahead and England scrape past Nepal - BBC Sounds

Pakistan and India are set to face off in the highly anticipated Group match on Sunday, with the decision to lift Pakistan's boycott of the tournament sparking controversy. The development has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, with many hailing it as a major victory for cricket fans everywhere.

Meanwhile, England is looking to build momentum after a closely contested win over Nepal. While the result was far from convincing, one thing is clear - Harry Brook's captaincy skills are still under scrutiny. Will his leadership be enough to propel the team to the top of the group?

The T20 World Cup has also brought attention to smaller nations like Nepal, which have been steadily climbing the ranks in international cricket. Can these teams continue to surprise the established powers and make a lasting impact on the tournament?

Joining Mark Chapman are experts including former England spinner Phil Tufnell and Wisden editor Lawrence Booth, who will delve into the politics of world cricket and provide insight into the internal struggles that have plagued the sport.

The programme also features commentary from Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt, who will dissect the performances of key players and provide analysis on what it means for England's chances in the tournament.
 
I'm loving this T20 World Cup vibes 🤩! The fact that Pakistan is back in the game after being boycotted is a huge win for cricket fans everywhere. It's like, finally, we can see some exciting matches and not just the usual powerhouses dominating the scene 💥. I mean, it's great to see smaller nations like Nepal stepping up their game and giving the big teams a run for their money. But, let's be real, England still needs to sort out Harry Brook's captaincy skills if they want to take home that trophy 🤔. The politics of world cricket are always interesting, but I'm more about the action on the field! Bring it on! 🏟️
 
idk why pakistan decided to drop their boycott tho 🤔...it's gonna be a tough match vs india anyway 🏆 they gotta bring their A-game if they wanna make it out alive 😅 meanwhile, england is struggling with harry brook as captain 🙄 hopefully they can turn it around soon 💪 and yeah, it's dope to see smaller nations like nepal makin moves in international cricket 🌟 maybe we'll see some unexpected upsets at the t20 world cup 🤯
 
Can you believe India & Pakistan are playing again? 🤯 It feels like just yesterday they were beefing over something... 😅 And now cricket fans everywhere are buzzing with excitement! 🎉 I mean, Nepal beating England was kinda underwhelming tho... did we really need that extra win for the analysts to get all worked up? 😴
 
omg did u no the stats 4 india vs pakistan match last year? 🤯 60% of the crowd in paki stadium was indian 🏴️‍🇮 40% was pakistani 😅 and they still managed to lose by 10 wickets lol what's gonna happen now? 🤔 also, i heard harry brook's team is struggling with injuries - any1 got a clue if that's true? 🤷‍♂️ btw, did u no the all time records for most wickets taken in t20 world cup? 📊 30+ wickets is a serious feat! 🙌
 
Just watched this news about Pakistan and India playing together again... I mean, who wouldn't want to see that? It's like a big ol' bucket of popcorn for cricket fans everywhere! 🍿 But seriously, it's crazy how much drama there is around the game. I was talking to my friend from Lahore the other day and he was telling me about how his team has been struggling to get picked in the national squad... so long as Pakistan is banned, things are tough. Hope they can turn their luck around now that the ban is lifted 🤞
 
can u believe pakistan and india are finally gonna play each other again? it feels like ages since we had that intense rivalry 🤯 i remember watching those matches with my friends when i was younger, our families would take turns choosing who to support, always a heated debate lol. now it's interesting to see how pakistan is getting back into the game after all these years... fingers crossed they can pull off a decent performance against india! 🤞
 
omg u wont blive wut happnd w/ pak & india!! they r goin 2 play each othr & its causin alot of stirr w/ cricket fans lol pakistan just lifted their boycot so theres gonna b a lot of drama bout it!!! 🤔 meanwhile england is stil tryna get ther act togther after that weird game w/ nepal. harry brooks captaincy skills r still sus tho lol will he be able 2 lead em 2 victory? 🙃 and omg the t20 world cup is bringin a lot of attntn to smaller nashuns like nepal who are tryna make a big impact 🌟
 
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