IND vs PAK LIVE: Rohit Sharma press conference: 24 hours to go for the big India vs Pakistan clash, Rohit Sharma is still undecided on the Playing XI. While Babar Azam has already decided his XI, Rohit said he will watch the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match and then decide. The reason is that the IND vs PAK match will be played on the same pitch as the SL vs AFG. Follow India vs Pakistan live Asia Cup 2022 updates with InsideSport.IN
“We haven’t decided on the Playing XI. tomorrow’s match will be played on the same pitch as today’s (SL vs AFG). We want to see how the match goes and depending on that, we will decide our XI. The talk I had with the curator, the toss would not be a factor. There hasn’t been much dew. But we will see how it goes today in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match and then take a call,“ Rohit Sharma said.
Along with it, there is the massive question of pressure on being the defending champions as well. The last press conference was attended by India vice-captain KL Rahul.
IND vs PAK LIVE: Indian Playing XI yet to be DECIDED, Rohit Sharma says ‘Will take a call after SL vs AFG match’: Follow Asia CUP 2022 LIVE
On conditions:
We have only seen the pitch yesterday. There was a bit of grass. I don’t know how it is going to be. Every team has the quality. So, we don’t know yet if it will be a spin-dominated tournament. Pakistan do not have Shaheen and we do not have Bumrah. But the rest of the guys will take their chances.
Mood in camp:
It’s a fresh tournament, a new start and we are buzzing. It will be challenging to play against Pakistan without a doubt. Everyone is excited to be here.
On Dinesh Karthik
He was brought back because of the ability he possesses. Before he was dropped, he played some crucial knocks. He has done that again now. That is why he is here.
On the pitch:
The talk I had with the curator, the toss would not be a factor. There hasn’t been much dew. But we will see how it goes today in Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match and then take a call.
On Playing XI:
We haven’t decided on the Playing XI. tomorrow’s match will be played on the same pitch as today’s (SL vs AFG). We want to see how the match goes and depending on that, we will decide our XI.
On batting combination:
The head coach will decide who will bat at what position. As far as Virat is concerned, I liked him at the nets. He hasn’t made any extra ordinary changes. He is coming back after a month-long break and looked fresh.
On Pakistan bilateral series:
If I had the answer, I would have. It is up to the boards and the governments to decide. We reach where we are asked to.
On keeping calm before big matches:
There is no formula. Every player has their own process. They back their process as it has helped them succeed. I do to. We play so many matches in a year. It is up to us how we deal with it.
IND vs PAK LIVE: Indian Playing XI yet to be DECIDED, Rohit Sharma says ‘Will take a call after SL vs AFG match’: Follow Asia CUP 2022 LIVE
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