India’s Rishabh Pant hits a 4 throughout ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2021 Pakistan Vs India match at Dubai Worldwide Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on October 24, 2021. — Reuters
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has promised a fearless strategy as he believes that his facet is prepared for a high-voltage Asia Cup 2025 conflict towards arch-rivals India this Sunday in Dubai.
Talking at a press convention at Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium forward of Pakistan’s match towards Oman on September 12, Hesson known as the Pakistan-India match “one of the greatest spectacles in world cricket.”
“I’ve watched many of these games from afar, whether as a coach or commentator. Being right in the middle of such a highly charged event is exciting. For me, the key is to keep everyone focused on the job at hand,” Hesson informed reporters.
Acknowledging India’s latest dominance, Hesson stated, “India are hugely confident and rightfully so, but we’re focused on improving as a team day by day. We’re looking forward to the challenge, not fearing it.”
About pitch situations, Hesson stated Dubai affords very totally different challenges than Sharjah, “We’ve got plenty of multi-skilled players, five quality spinners, including Mohammad Nawaz — who is the best spin bowler in the world right now — and a strong pace attack. We have the balance to adapt to any surface.”
Hesson additionally defended his group’s batting lineup amid criticism of inconsistency, saying, “This is a developing batting group. Some players will win you games on their day. In Sharjah, we consistently scored above par totals, which is what matters. We’re confident a few players will find form on Sunday.”
When requested about language and communication, Hesson revealed he has realized sufficient Urdu to know dressing room conversations. “You can’t have players talking behind your back without you knowing what they’re saying,” he stated with a smile.
The Pakistan-India match got here throughout heightened political and border tensions between the 2 nations after the border clashes in Might, making Sunday’s sport not only a cricketing contest however a matter of pleasure for tens of millions of followers on either side.
