(Left to proper) Pakistani pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. — Reuters/Fb/@PakistanCricketBoard/File
Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed on Saturday stated his quick bowlers are “match-winners” and can pull off one thing particular in opposition to arch-rivals India of their pivotal Champions Trophy conflict.
Hosts and defending champions Pakistan must win the blockbuster showdown with India on Sunday in Dubai to maintain their probabilities of making the semi-finals in their very own fingers.
Pakistan misplaced the opening match of the 50-over event to New Zealand and are backside of Group A. India beat Bangladesh of their first match.
Pakistan quick bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf leaked 214 runs of their 30 overs mixed in New Zealand’s complete of 320.
However Aaqib stated the trio will rise to the event.
“We have three specialists and I would say one of the best pace bowling options in today’s game with Shaheen, Naseem and Haris,” Aaqib informed reporters.
The previous seam bowler stated the present assault reminds him of that from the Nineties, when Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Aaqib stepped up after the retirement of the good Imran Khan.
“They still have time to reach that level, but they have all the ability to repeat those sort of performances,” stated Aaqib.
“When you play against India it is a special feeling and I think they will bring something special tomorrow.”
He added: “Our fast bowling options are good and they are match-winners.”
Bilateral cricket ties are frozen between the 2 rival nations because of political tensions and so they solely play one another in multi-nation occasions.
India refused to tour Pakistan for this eight-nation event and can play all their matches on the Dubai Worldwide Stadium, which is anticipated to be full for the high-profile sport.
Pakistan, who hammered India within the final Champions Trophy remaining in 2017, have flown in from Karachi for his or her must-win conflict and Aaqib says strain produces champions.
“There is no game you play without pressure,” stated Aaqib. “Between India and Pakistan it doesn’t matter it’s a knock-out or whatever. It is beyond the game.”
Aaqib stated: “If you look at the positive, it’s the best time and best chance for any individual or a team to make a mark. Passion and pressure is what a player needs to showcase his game.”
The highest two groups from every of the 2 teams make the semi-finals.
The rivals final met in a one-day sport on the 2023 World Cup in Ahmedabad, with hosts India successful by seven wickets.
