IND vs PAK LIVE – Asia Cup 2022 LIVE: Confident captain of Pakistan cricket team Babar AZAM has decided to issue a warning to India. Azam stated that he and his side are committed to performing well on the field rather than giving tall talks in press conferences. Azam has also addressed that they will fielld the best possible side in the mega clash against India: Follow Asia Cup 2022 LIVE updates & IND vs PAK LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN.
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“That match is gone [speaking of ICC T20 World Cup match last year] and I am focussed on this game. Here the conditions are different, but we are confident in ourselves but we won’t talk big. We wish to prove on the field.”
“For me, every match is important, as a captain it is my responsibility and to finish the things at hand. On the day, it is always the job to do the best for the team,” added Azam.
“The Entire world awaits India vs Pakistan clash. We want to make the fans happy by playing good cricket.”
“Injuries are a part of the game and we have to accept that. We trust out young bowlers who have consistently played well. We wish to give our 100% on the day. Shaheen is one of the best bowlers and his aggression is unparalleled. He is the one who leads the bowling unit. So we will surely miss him,” added Babar Azam.
IND vs PAK LIVE: Babar Azam CONFIDENT on his side vs India, says ‘Won’t TALK Big, Will Prove on the Field’ – Follow Pakistan Cricket team Press Conference LIVE
“We are yet to access the conditions of the pitch. We will watch the game today and then decide accordingly. We have previously played in this heat, so we are ready.”
“Our playing XI is set and we will disclose that tomorrow. We promise to field the best Playing XI against India. We are trying to stay humble and support every player in the squad. The aim is always to give 100% on the pitch and the result will come accordingly,” he added.
“Virat is one o the best batters in the world. So when you are competing against him, you need to be prepared accordingly. Ups and downs are a part of life, it depends on the player how he handles it. The more you have belief on your playing, the better it will be,” said Babar on Virat Kohli and his current form.
IND vs PAK LIVE: Babar Azam CONFIDENT on his side vs India, says ‘Won’t TALK Big, Will Prove on the Field’ – Follow Pakistan Cricket team Press Conference LIVE
Pakistan to conduct Optional Nets Session – A few batsmen will take part in the optional training session today. Sources said Pakistan Skipper Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman and Iftikhar Ahmed were preferred during the net session on Friday.
Asif Ali, Khushdil Shah and Shadab Khan were seen doing power-hitting practice yesterday.
Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah and Mohammad Hasnain were given importance in the bowling department. Sources said pacer Hasan Ali who has reached Dubai will be included in the XI.
Pakistan, India to clash on Sunday
Cricket giants India and Pakistan could square up three times during the two weeks of the T20 competition in the United Arab Emirates.
The six-nation tournament was moved from Sri Lanka because of political unrest and it takes on extra significance this year because the T20 World Cup in Australia is coming up fast, in October and November.
Sri Lanka meet Afghanistan in Saturday’s opening match but all eyes will be on India and Pakistan, who clash in Dubai on Sunday.
India will be looking to avenge their 10-wicket humiliation by Pakistan at the same venue in last year’s T20 World Cup, and skipper Rohit Sharma is trying to keep his players level-headed as the expectation and excitement among fans hits fever pitch.
“Everyone watches the game and it’s a high-pressure game without a doubt, but within the group we want to create a normal atmosphere,” he told Star Sports.
“We don’t want to hype this game too much. It’s important to tell the players who haven’t played against Pakistan or played them just one or two times that it’s just another opposition.”
India head coach Rahul Dravid has Covid and India late on Wednesday appointed former batsman VVS Laxman to take charge in an interim capacity.
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