Amitabh Bachchan to commentate in India-Pak World Cup clash

February 03, 2015 07:39 pm | Updated 07:51 pm IST - New Delhi

"In the recent past I have been noticing that every time I sit down in front of the TV to see game and India loses," says Megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

"In the recent past I have been noticing that every time I sit down in front of the TV to see game and India loses," says Megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is set to make his commentary debut in the much-awaited India-Pakistan cricket World Cup game in Adelaide as part of a promotional activity for his upcoming film ‘Shamitabh’.

Amitabh, 72, who is a self confessed cricket fan like millions in India, is excited to commentate in the crucial contest between the arch-rivals on February 15, which falls a week after the R Balki-directed film releases worldwide on February 6.

Defending champions India have never lost to Pakistan in an ICC World Cup event but any clash between the two sides is a battle of nerves and Amitabh admits that his loyalties will stay intact in the commentary box.

“It is going to be tough because you are a lover of the game and you want the best team to win. But because you are from India, you want India to win, obviously. So I am going to be pro India,” Amitabh said.

“In the recent past I have been noticing that every time I sit down in front of the TV to see game and India loses, so I have stopped watching a game. And when I don’t watch, they win. So probably I should not be commentating in this game, but these are very silly superstitions.

“But yes I enjoy the game. I have seen many games in the past and many live games as well many many years ago. They have always been very interesting,” added the megastar.

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