IND vs PAK: We Showed In The T20 World Cup That We Are Not A One-Man Team: Babar Azam

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam highlighted the team’s various injury scars ahead of the Asia Cup encounter against arch-rival India, saying the team is “not a one-man squad.”

The Men in Blue will face Pakistan for the first time since their heartbreaking defeat at the same stadium on Sunday, led by Rohit Sharma.

On August 28, India and Pakistan will square off to begin their respective campaigns in the continental competition. The game is slated to take place in Dubai, with a 7.30 PM IST start time.

Mohammad Wasim Jr. and Shaheen Shah Afridi, two fast bowlers for Pakistan, suffered injuries. Wasim received a side strain while bowling in a practice session in the UAE, whereas Shaheen sustained a right knee ligament injury while fielding during the first Test against Sri Lanka. Mohammad Hasnain and Hasan Ali respectively took the position of Shaheen and Wasim.

We had five different players of the matches in five matches: Babar Azam

Babar stated that Pakistan’s success is contingent on multiple players rather than just one. The skipper went on to say that different players showed up for the team in various matches during the T20 World Cup 2021. Pakistan reached the ICC semi-finals after losing to Australia.

“We have already shown that we are not a one-man squad in the 2021 T20 World Cup. We had five different players of the matches in five matches,” Babar told PCB.

“I have always thought that playing and performing for Pakistan does not require any additional motivation. Representing your country on a worldwide scale is a big honor and source of pride, and the goal is always to make the country proud,” Babar Azam Added.

Almost a year has passed since Pakistan defeated India by 10 wickets in the T20 World Cup 2021 group stage encounter in Dubai, setting up the eagerly anticipated match between the two nations.

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