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Lahore: It would have
been wonderful if Pakistan had won the cricket World Cup but the
Indian team deserved to win, said many Pakistanis who avidly watched
the final between India and Sri Lanka and cheered their
"next-door-brother".
Unlike India, there were no firecrackers or euphoric crowd running
on the streets of Pakistan's cultural city, but the people supported
the Indian team in their grand victory in Mumbai Saturday night.
"We would have loved to see Pakistan winning the World Cup, but the
Indian team deserved it because they played well. So three cheers to
India," said Saima Mohsin, an architect.
Though in the beginning there were some who cheered for Sri Lankan
team, but when it became clear that India was close to victory,
everyone started cheering for India and they were happy that their
"next-door-brother" has won the cup after 28 years.
"When Pakistan lost to India in the semifinal, I knew I was
supporting India because we two countries are very close like
brothers, so I cheered for India, all through the match," said Ehsan
Ul Haq, an IT consultant.
Congratulations for the Indian victory started pouring on
socialnetworking site Facebook.
Zahir Rahimtoola, a businessman, wrote: "Congratulations
India.....very well crafted victory by Dhoni and his men."
Shamira Mitha echoed same: "The best team did win!!! Well done
India....!"
According to designer Huma Adnan, the Indian team was the strong
contender to win the World Cup from day one and looking at the way
India played, the win was no surprise.
"Indian team had a strong batting line up, everyone knew about it.
In the final, they just proved how much they deserved to win this
cup after losing two major early wickets. They wouldn't have won if
they were a weak team. Chasing more than 270 runs effortlessly is no
joke and Indian team did it wonderfully," she said.
Bilal Ahmad, a retailer, feels the final match belonged to
youngsters of the team who rose to the occasion and kept their cool
in the nerve-wracking situation.
"When you lose two early wickets and that too senior players, there
is a hell of a lot of pressure on the middle-order batsmen, but
Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli - the two young lads did a
commendable job. It was not at all an easy situation with millions
looking at you to win the cup. The result could gone have either way
if they had lost their cool," said Ahmad.
"But the two wonderfully kept their cool, played well, built base
and snatched victory from Sri Lanka, like a piece of cake. Excellent
job by the Indian cricket team," he added.
But there were many people who did not watch the final because
Pakistan was out of the game.
"I know India has won, but I don't care. When Pakistan lost, I had
no plans to support any other country. I love my cricket team and
Inshaallah! we will win the next World Cup final, and then you can
ask me how I am feeling," said Mushtaq Hassan, a local.
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