‘Pakistan will beat India’ -Shoaib Malik, Shoaib Akhtar Create Bold remarks in front of Ind -Pak Clash
Former Pakistan Shoaib Malik and Shoaib Akhtar are still hoping that Pakistan will be able to reach the Trophy 2025 semifinals, beating India in the next game. However, Shoaib Akhtar wants men in Green to be more aggressive in their approach and show some character.
Pakistan lost the starting game of Trophy champion in New Zealand in Novi Zealand. The men in the green have never been in the game because New Zealand has done a slight work. Pakistan puts it in a situation to or inhabits the match against India.
They have to win the match at all costs to stay in the semi -final place. However, the beating of the competent rivals India will not be easy for Pakistan as suggesting a recent record. The goal will do his best on a day to revive his campaign.
“There is pressure but opportunity” – Shoaib Malik returns Pakistan
As he spoke on the Shoaib Akhtar YouTube channel, Shoaib Malik is convinced that Pakistan will defeat India in the coming conflict. Malik thinks men in Green can beat India, but they asked the teams of the team to reinforce themselves in the big game.
“I hope we still have the opportunity to beat India in our next match. And then we will continue with Bangladesh. Of course, morality is down. Confidence is down. But I think the character is still there,” Malik said.
“And we have that potential on our team to win against India. And I hope very hard. But now it is their responsibility. The seniors will have to step up,” former Pakistan Allrounder added.
Further speaking in the same conversation, Shoaib Malik asked the player to step up because it was a moment for them to do it to the great. He claimed that the players had to take this as an opportunity, not to put pressure on themselves.
“Imagine if someone will win the game, come-in-nomro against India will become the current superstar. So, I think the opportunity is there. There is pressure, but the opportunity. Take it as an opportunity,” he said.
Shoaib Akhtar asks Pakistan to be aggressive
Shoaib Akhtar further added his views and asked for a more aggressive Mark of the crislette from Pakistan. He believes that men in Green were supposed to play with an additional bowler and asked them to learn from Indian strategies.
“I think my understanding, not on the defensive side that attack cricket. I wish them good luck against India. And I hope you don’t make the same mistakes you made against New Zealand and retreat with such a low strike rate,” said Shoaib Akhtar .
“It was supposed to be at least 5-6 bowlers. India, they play with 5-6 bowlers. They play more than that. They play with 7 bowlers. But again, I think a bit lacking in the planning process. And moving forward, I think you are Now put it in a difficult place, “Shoaib Akhtar counted.
Pakistan fought in the bowling department while playing four specialist bowlers. Salman Ali Aghha and Khushdil Shah filled themselves for the place of the fifth bowler, but they were barely penetrating enough because they were pleasantly played in New Zealand.
Pakistani schedule in champion trophy 2025
Pakistan will face India in the long -awaited meeting on February 2nd in Dubai. It will be the second match for both teams in the tournament.
Pakistan will play his last group stage against Bangladesh on February 27 in Rawalpindi. However, they need to win against India at all costs to play against Bangladesh for them relevant.