Former India Allround Irfan Pathan believes that Pakistan is playing a defensive cricket that affects their chances of a underway trophy. He compared both India and Pakistani teams on the eve of the high voltage conflict on February 2nd (Sunday).
Pakistan was brutally exposed to the introductory match of the champion trophy against New Zealand, where they were never in the game in search of a goal of 321 rides. The doughs failed to change gears, and key players like Babar Azam were responsible for defeat.
In the end, they lost the match for 60 runs that put them in a situation to or accelerating on the eve of the long -awaited match against India in Dubai. They have to win the match at all costs to stay in the semifinals dispute.
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Irfan Pathan plays thought games in front of the conflict of India-Pakistan
During his interview with PTI, Irfan Pathan illuminated the Pakistani team ahead of their match against India. He thinks older team players play defensive crickets and they need to change that soon.
“When it comes to Pakistan, look, they have a lot of problems on the team. As for some older guys (they are worried), they don’t play such an aggressive modern cricket, especially in a white ball cry. So, can I change that? It’s very difficult, “he said.
The Pakistani Proofing Settings in the match against New Zealand failed. The Babar Babar Babar star has scored for half a century, but took 90 balls to reach only 64 rides. He was brutally criticized by his slow blow, which pushed his team in running.
Skipper Mohammad Rizwan failed to start too much and cheaply came out for 3 of 14 balls. Khushdil Shah played Blinder down the order with 69 out of 49 balls, but that was too late. Salman Ali Agha also hit 42 of 28 balls, but couldn’t wear it long enough.
India in front of Pakistan in terms of talent: Irfan Pathan
Irfan Pathan also labeled India as a team that can withstand pressure better than Pakistan. He also believes that India has far more talent than Pakistan, which makes them obvious favorites for the upcoming game.
“We have seen what we have seen in the recent past with the Indian team, we know how to deal with a difficult situation and a great occasion. As for the talent, we are far ahead, especially in a one -day crime,” he added.
Irfan Pathan also praised Mohammed Shami for his five -rocrospard wolf against Bangladesh. The former left hand quickly believes that the performance will give Shami a lot of confidence because he has just returned from an injury.
“(It was) is good to see Mohammed Shamija getting a period. And he will get a lot of confidence, because after the injury, returning to the field, it is not easy, especially for the fast bowlers (but), he did well,” Pathan said.
Pakistan under pressure
While Pakistan lost an introductory game in New Zealand for 60 runs, India began a positive start by beating Bangladesh for 6 shots with 21 balls. This makes India the favorites because they will have swing with them.
India and Pakistan will face each other on February 2nd in Dubai. This is a very expected match between two rivals. Pakistan will be under a huge pressure that will enter this match while playing home tournament.
