Veena Malik has divided loyalties over Indo-Pak cricket series

NIDA DAR

KARACHI: Veena Malik is highly excited about the prospect of the Pakistani team coming to
India by the end of December. She said "It's a dream come true for me.”

The news has been received pretty well by the Pakistani starlet, who is currently residing
in India and busy filming several Bollywood projects.

The Queen of Controversy shared her views with the media and insisted India and Pakistan are
best known for their cricketing clashes.

“I’m so excited to know that Pakistan team is coming to India to play after a long gap! And
I’m sure; all the cricket fans in India and Pakistan are equally thrilled! It’s a well-known
fact that each and every match between the two countries -whether it’s a T20, ODI or a Test
Match – is like a World Cup,” she said.

Malik is thrilled because finally, everyone is going to get a lot of entertainment.

“And it's the only link, which can finally bring the two nations together! After all, what
other connect do India and Pakistan have? There’s hardly any trade, technique or cultural
exchange happening! So, I want that more such matches should take place between the two, and
I’m raising a toast for that!"

Consequently, Malik was asked whether if she will support Pakistan or India.

The actress stated her admiration for the love she has received since moving to India, but
being a Pakistani national she’ll support her country during the series.

She said, “You know, this is such a difficult question because my loyalties are divided! The
kind of adulation and love that I have received from India and Indians is unparalleled! Even
during the World Cup, I had difficulty choosing one team over the other in the semifinals.
But then, as a Pakistani national, I will be rooting for Pakistan team, though I love Team
India too!”

When asked about stance over former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar’s opposition to the
upcoming series.

"My friendly advice for senior cricketers like Mr Sunil Gavaskar is that they should support
and endorse such things! How can you deprive the people of two nations of the biggest
entertainment in the world! After all, what can be bigger than a match between these two
countries, which drives two nations crazy! Akhir kab tak purani baaton ko lekar hum log
baithe rahenge! We have to move on! I'm not going to miss a single match in this bilateral
series," says she, adding, "right now, cricket is music to my ears!" she concluded.

The 28-year-old actress has been in India for the last more than one year. She engulfed
herself in one after another controversy since then. Say it be Big Boss fame or infamous FHM
cover picture, she has been the talk of the town ever since.

Currently Malik has five Bollywood films under her belt.