IND vs PAK: India Might Be Thinking Of Revenge For T20 World Cup Defeat ‐ Saqlain Mushtaq

Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq said India might look for a revenge against them for the defeat in T20 World Cup last year.

India will start its Asia Cup title defence when they meet Babar Azam and his men at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (August 28).

India vs Pakistan: India to avenge T20 World Cup defeat in Asia Cup

The Men in Blues will have revenge on their cards after the 10-wicket defeat in the T20 World Cup last year. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan dominated in the 152-run chase with the duo maximised the dew factor coming into play in the second innings in Dubai.

It was Pakistan’s first-ever win against their rivals in any of the World Cup level competition, 10 months later both teams are ready to lock horns for supremacy.

India might be thinking of revenge: Saqlain Mushtaq

Mushtaq said they will start on a fresh note and not let the success of their previous encounter with India hit their head. The Pakistan head coach also spoke on the significance of India vs Pakistan clashes for players from both sides.

“You definitely look at the past to get some positives and understand what better you could have done. India might be thinking of revenge for their defeat last year. But as far as Pakistan is concerned, I think they will know that they can’t dwell on the past and be over excited as it is all about a new day and a new challenge that lies ahead,” Mushtaq told Sportskeeda. 

“The pressure of playing in a big game like India vs Pakistan is something that you get used to right from your childhood days in gully cricket or age-group cricket. As a cricketer or as a coach it is your dream to be a part of such big matches and definitely both teams will have prepared well. So we all are excited for the encounter. At the end of the day, we are entertainers and will look to entertain,” Mushtaq added. 

India and Pakistan will be joined by Hong Kong in the Group A of Asia Cup 2022, the top two teams with most points will qualify for the Super 4 stage.

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