An India-Pakistan couple, who received fame while supporting their respective countries in the stadium during the ongoing Asia Cup, will be seen backing the men in Green Shirts during the upcoming final.
Abdullah, based in Dubai, is from India while his wife, Alishba, is a Pakistani national.
During the two high-octane encounters between the archrivals in the tournament, Abdullah could be seen supporting India and Alishba Pakistan.
As India got out of the race for the Asia Cup final after Pakistan thrashed Afghanistan in a thrilling fixture, Abdullah has now decided to through his weight behind the Green Shirts in the final.
Talking to Geo News, Abdullah said that his ancestors belonged to India, hence, he will always support his country.
“I respect my wife’s association with Pakistan and she has the liberty to support her team,” he added.
Stressing the need for friendly relations between the two neighbouring countries, he asked if a couple from the countries can live in a home with love then why can’t the two nations?
His wife, Alishba said that he would continue to support her country in the future as well.
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