ISLAMABAD: Pakistan announced its playing XI for tomorrow’s Asia Cup 2023 match against arch-rivals India.
According to the official handle of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on X, formaly known as Twitter, the Pakistani team has retained the same lineup as their previous match against Bangladesh.
After their impressive seven-wicket victory in the first Super 4 match against Bangladesh, the Men in Green aim to maintain their winning form in the Asia Cup, provided rain doesn’t disrupt their plans.
‘Fast bowlers win matches’
During a press conference, Pakistan’s skipper Babar Azam emphasized the significant role that the seamers play in matches.
The Pakistani captain said, “Fast bowlers win matches and tournaments.”
The star batter also mentioned that their success comes from trusting each other and believing in themselves.
Babar expressed hope during the conference that the weather would remain clear in Colombo.
“The way the sun is shining, it seems it will not rain tomorrow,” he said. He further said that training was in the hands of the team and they were doing that.
He added that the team may have a playing advantage in Colombo.
“Our bowling start is good and middlemen are also trying to do well. We need to get wickets in the middle overs but we are finishing well,” Babar said.
He said that they were trying different combinations and that’s why fast bowler Faheem Ashraf was included in the side against Bangladesh.
Playing XI
Babar Azam (c), Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf.
