India-Pakistan rivalry is bigger than the Ashes: Michael Vaughan

India vs Pakistan games are one of the most anticipated games. As both the teams only play against each other during ICC tournaments nowadays, their much-awaited clashes become even more interesting to watch.

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As the International Cricket Council (ICC) recently announced the schedule for the T20 World Cup 2022, both the Asian sides are in the same group. In fact, they are all set to lock horns against each other on October 23. Former England captain Michael Vaughan recently spoke about this rivalry, as well as the upcoming game.

As a matter of fact, he went on to say that the India-Pakistan rivalry is bigger than the Ashes. While speaking to Star Sports, the 47-year-old felt that the upcoming game between the two sides would test Rohit Sharma as a captain. He was looking forward to seeing the Indian opener lead the side.

Looking forward to Rohit Sharma being the captain: Michael Vaughan

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"I think, we being England and Australia ex-players, we all kind of think of the Ashes as the biggest game in world cricket, it's not! India vs Pakistan is the biggest game. Looking forward to Rohit Sharma being the captain, probably the first time he's going to be under real pressure. It's going to be an epic event," said Michael Vaughan

India and Pakistan would be facing each other at the MCG and thus, the hype for the game has already begun. The eighth edition of the T20 WC is all set to commence on October 16 2022, and will conclude on November 13.

Notably, the men in blue have beaten Pakistan in World Cup games almost every time before the ICC T20 WC 2021 which saw Pakistan break the jinx.