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Srinagar: In a bizarre suggestion to current Pakistan players, a former cricketer of Pakistan has told players not to get friendly with Indian players during upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash.

Moin Khan has urged Pakistan players not to get friendly with their Indian counterparts on the field during the match.

 “I just don’t get it when I watch Pakistan and India matches these days, as Indian players come into the crease our players check their bats, pat them, have a friendly talk and,” he said during a podcast hosted by actor Ushna Shah.

 “Our seniors always told us that when playing against India give no quarter and no need to even talk to them on the field. When you get friendly, they see it as a sign of weakness,” said Moin, who was a wicketkeeper batter of repute.

Moin said he had immense respect for some of the Indian players of his generation but never showed it on the field.

“Nowadays, our players’ behaviour when playing against India is unfathomable to me. Even off the field as professionals you have to have certain boundaries.” Moin, said.

“I think our players don’t understand this but being too friendly is seen as a sign of weakness on the field and you automatically come under pressure in your performances.” Moin said not being able to beat India in a World Cup match remained one of the biggest regrets of players from his time.

Moin, who played 69 Tests and 219 ODIs, said Pakistan and India are among the favorites to do well in the Champions Trophy.

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