The Pakistan coach, Aqib, Javed on Saturday said that his rapid bowling players were “games winners” and would take something special against the Indian arch -rivals in his shock of fundamental trophies champions.
The hosts and defenders of Pakistan need to win excess vote with India on Sunday in Dubai to maintain their chances of doing the semifinals in their own hands.
Pakistan lost the first game of the Tournament of 50 over New Zealand and is at the bottom of Group A. India beat Bangladesh in his first game.
Pakistani fast bowling players Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf leaked 214 races in their 30 overs combined in the total of 320 of New Zealand.
But Aqib said the trio will rise to the occasion. “We have three specialists and I would say that one of the best rhythm bowling options in today’s game with Shaheen, Naseem and Haris,” Aqib told journalists.
The former sewing bowling player said that the current attack reminds him of the 1990s, when Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Aqib took a step forward after the retirement of the great Imran Khan.
“They still have time to reach that level, but they have all the ability to repeat such actions,” Aqib said. “When you play against India, it’s a special feeling and I think they will bring something special tomorrow.”
He added: “Our fast bowling options are good and are winners of the party.”
Bilateral Cricket ties freeze between the two rival nations due to political tensions and only play each other in multination events.
India refused to tour Pakistan for this eight -nations tournament and will play all her games at the Dubai International Stadium, which is expected to be full for the high profile game.
Pakistan, who hit India in the last final of the Champions Trophy in 2017, has flown from Karachi for her clash she must win and Aqib says that the pressure produces champions.
“There is no game that you play without pressure,” Aqib said. “Between India and Pakistan, it doesn’t matter if it is a Knock-Out or whatever. It is beyond the game. “
Aqib said: “If you look at the positive, it is the best moment and the best opportunity for any individual or team to leave a brand. Passion and pressure are what a player needs to show his game. “
The two best teams of each of the two groups make the semifinals.
The rivals met for the last time in a one -day game in the 2023 World Cup in Ahmedabad, with the Indian hosts winning for seven wickets.
