“People say it’s the greatest rivalry,” says India star on matches against Pakistan. Indian stars such as Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, and Hardik Pandya have spoken about the upcoming games against Pakistan.
On Sunday, India and Pakistan will face off in a Group A match of the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. The Dubai International Stadium. The fans are excited for this competition, and it will be interesting to see how Babar Azam and Rohit Sharma rally their troops. Before the game, Indian stars like Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, and Hardik Pandya discussed the upcoming games against Pakistan and what to expect.
“First game on 28th, we will try and be in present. Preparation wise, we have not been short. We are not looking at the opposition at all, what we need to achieve as a group is more important than the opposition we play. It is going to be a challenging one so we have to be up for it,” said Rohit in a video on official website of BCCI.
Suryakumar Yadav commented on the competition: “Obviously, there was a lot of talk about the India-Pakistan games when I was growing up, and people say it is the greatest rivalry. However, when we get to the field, it’s just another game. When you enter the field, all of our planning and routines are visible on the ground. When I enter the field, I just try to stay in my comfort zone.”
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“Greatest rivalry” India’s star on matches against Pakistan.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for us to play 2-3 games and push ourselves. Pakistan has been a very good team in recent years. They’ve played some excellent cricket; it’s a high-pressure game, and it always will be “India vice-captain KL Rahul said.
Both Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya stated that the game is under pressure, but it is important to focus on the processes rather than the “outside noise.”
“There is a fascinating environment. The match has received a lot of attention. As players, we strive to give our all. The game between India and Pakistan is under pressure, and expectations are rising “Pant stated.
“Outside, there is a lot of excitement about the game, and we all understand that. For us, we must ensure that we keep the outside noise at bay and concentrate on what is truly important “Hardik stated.
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