Tags: Asia Cup 2023,
India,
Pakistan,
Sri Lanka
Revealed on: Aug 28, 2023
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram reckons that India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will likely be harmful within the Asia Cup since any group can win on their day. Akram recalled that many had been predicting an India vs Pakistan remaining within the Asia Cup final time, however Sri Lanka got here again from a horrendous begin to clinch the title.
The 2023 Asia Cup will likely be performed in Sri Lanka and Pakistan from August 30 to September 17. Pakistan will go into the competitors because the No. 1 ranked ODI group following their 3-0 drubbing of Afghanistan. Nevertheless, Akram doesn’t consider that one explicit group could be tagged as favorites.
“Final time we had predicted an India versus Pakistan remaining however Sri Lanka gained the competitors. All three groups are harmful — anybody can win on their day. There are different groups competing too. Final time Sri Lanka gained the title, India even didn’t make it to the ultimate,” he stated.
“India versus Pakistan is essential, we find out about a lot help (groups get), so many eyeballs, so many individuals (following). However different groups are additionally right here to play so you can not minus Sri Lanka or Bangladesh,” the previous pacer added throughout a match sponsor’s occasion.
The 57-year-old additional opined that the Asia Cup will check the health of bowlers since most of them are used to bowling 4 overs in T20Is. Because the Asia Cup is being performed in a one-day format, the important thing bowlers will likely be anticipated to bowl 10 overs per sport.
“Be it India or Pakistan or Sri Lanka, we are going to discover out if the bowlers are in a position to ship 10 overs or not, these days they’re all used to bowling 4 overs (per sport). It’s a lengthy match — not a one-off you could enter the semifinals after profitable one sport,” Akram stated.
“It’s a must to win video games to get on high. It’s a must to take it sport by sport. Additionally, it’s a 50-over competitors (this time) not T20, which implies completely different mindset and health will likely be required,” he added.
India will meet Pakistan within the Asia Cup on September 2 in Pallekele. They’ll then face Nepal on the identical venue on September 4. Asia Cup 2023 will kick off with a match between Pakistan and Nepal on the Multan Cricket Stadium on August 30. The ultimate will likely be performed on the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on September 17.
–By A Cricket Correspondent
