Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has compared the upcoming series between his nation and India to the Ashes, but says the Asian contest is more important to the fans.
It was agreed this week that the countries, bitter enemies on the political spectrum, will contest three ODIs and three T20s in December and January, with all matches being played in India as Pakistan is considered unsafe for touring nations.
Pakistan have not hosted a series since 2009, after a terrorist attack on Sri Lanka's team bus. They usually play their 'home' series in the UAE, but India refused to allow for neutral venues.
Afridi opined: "The series between Pakistan and India is more popular than the Ashes series between Australia and England.
"The matches between Pakistan and India are widely followed and people throughout the world are greatly interested in their matches.
"The pressure is great when we play against India but it is also more thrilling."
Skipper Misbah-ul-Haq added: "It will be a great a spectacle for the cricket fans when the two sides face each other."
Pakistan and India last faced each other in a contest, aside from a World Cup or similar, in 2007, when Pakistan toured India. Ties were severed between the nations following the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008.
Source: http://www.cricket365.com/news/story/7909586/Afridi-Facing-India-is-bigger-than-the-Ashes
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