IND vs. PAK: Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Friday played down talk of pressure from his side and said they were confident in their experience in Sri Lankan conditions to do well against India in their Asia Cup 2023 match. Pakistan had played a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka in July and then several players, including Babar, stayed for the Lanka Premier League (LPL).
After the LPL, Pakistan faced Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series, which they won 3-0. Babar said the entire trip would be very useful.
“We have been here since July. We have played test matches, some league matches (LPL) and then the ODIs (against Afghanistan). We hope this will help us do well tomorrow against India.
” Babar said during the pre-match press conference.
Babar dismissed talks of pressure surrounding an Indo-Pak match and said they were only concentrating on the game and not on external noises.
“There is no extra pressure. Yes, the India vs Pakistan match is always high intensity, but we have experienced players and we just have to focus on our strengths and do well.” added.
The Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam topic has dominated cricket conversations for a while now, but Babar said he has nothing but respect for the former Indian captain.“I have nothing but respect for Virat Kohli. He is older to me and I always respected him.
When I started playing, I talked to him and got a lot of help from him. “I don’t know what people outside talk about and I leave those conversations to them,” Babar said.
