Former all -rounder Irfan Pathan said that the Indian team could effectively handle pressure situations and this feature leads Rohit Sharma’s favor in the much -awaited Champions Trophy match against traditional rivals Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday. While India started its tournament opener with a six-wicket tipping Bangladesh, Pakistan lost its first game by 60 runs from New Zealand and was currently finalized in the four-team Group A points table. “When it comes to Pakistan, see, they have a lot of problems in the team,” Pathan, who will play for India Masters in the International Masters League, told PTI video in Navi Mumbai on Friday.
“As far as some senior people (worried) are concerned, they do not play that kind of aggressive modern day cricket, especially in white ball cricket. Therefore, can they change it? It’s very difficult it is very difficult to change it? .
He said, “But more than weaknesses and strength, it is about India-Pakistan opportunity. Whoever really handles the occasion well, the team wins,” he said.
Pathan said that the Indian side has been kept better to handle pressure conditions.
“What we have seen with the Indian team in recent times, we know how to handle a difficult situation and big opportunity. As far as talent is concerned, we are far ahead, especially a day’s cricket In, “he said.”
Pathan said that Mohammed Shami would instill a lot of confidence with his five -wicket race against Bangladesh, which helped him become the fastest Indian bowler to take 200 ODI wickets.
“(This) was good to see Mohammed Shami. He will get a lot of confidence of it because after injury, coming back to the field, it is not especially easy for fast bowlers (but) he did well,” Pathan Said.
“Our (India) has a well all-round abilities in the team. Exer (Patel) is taking wickets and we have a lot of options. Hopefully the speed will be carried forward.” He said, “Shubman (Gill) is tremendous and once Rohit (Sharma) and Virat (Kohli) maintains continuously, this team will be invincible,” he said.
The inaugural edition of the IML is going on here on Saturday with a match between India Masters and Sri Lanka Masters.
India will be headed by mythological Sachin Tendulkar, while Kumar Sangakkara will be the captain of the Sri Lankan team.
“This is a great feeling, we had a great practice session tomorrow (Thursday). Meeting Sachin Tendulkar on the field is always very special. We may have played with him for 10 years, but we still still only around him Excited to live and especially playing under it is a great privilege, “he said.
“This league will be a fantastic. If you see it, there are very, very strong teams – Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa and West Indies are also playing champions like Brian Lara,” he is also playing, “he Said.
Talking about playing under Tendulkar, Pathan said, “He has got a heart for everyone and he gives importance to every and every team member.” He said, “What he is, he is the biggest cricketer ever, there is no doubt, but when he is on the field, he behaves as if he is one of us and that is really, really, Makes exciting and special in, “he said. ,
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