IND vs PAK: They Know How To Handle Pressure, It's Not A Big Matter For Them - Sourav Ganguly On Indian Team

The BCCI President Sourav Ganguly believes that the clash between arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, is just another game but reckoned that if the pressure does start mounting, the Indian team knows how to handle it.

Ahead of the Asia Cup match on August 28 between the two sides, the buildup has been huge as usual. The last time the two sides met was in the T20 World Cup 2021 where Pakistan won by 10 wickets.

“India vs Pakistan match is just another match. Those who play regularly or when I used to play, I didn’t take Pakistan as any special match. In knockout matches there is extra pressure. But nothing like that.”

“Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul all are experienced players. They know how to handle the pressure. It’s not a big matter for them,” Ganguly told India Today.

Speaking about the poor run of Kohli, Ganguly was hopeful of a return to form for the talismanic batter.

“Virat is a very big player. He has his own formula to make runs. He will make a comeback soon. We are all hopeful,” he said,” he added.

“No one is favorite in T20 cricket” – Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly said that the Indian team is going through a great patch and their first game is against Pakistan. He reckoned that picking a favorite in a format as fickle as T20 is tough, however.

“India are a good team. Indian cricket is doing very well in all aspects. India won in Australia, India won in England, India won in West Indies. I am hopeful that in the coming World Cup India will do good too.”

“No one is favorite in T20 cricket. So everyone is good. Those who will play well will win,” he concluded.

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