The Pakistan cricket crew gears up for what is predicted to be any other similar match of their ICC Cricket Global Cup 2023 proceed. Pakistan tackle neighbours Afghanistan of their fifth Global Cup fit, having received two and misplaced two in their earlier 4. Historically, the Pakistan vs Afghanistan showdown has produced some intensely contested suits. Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar isn’t anticipating the rest however any other sport that might see tempers flare at the garden. However, Akhtar feels it received’t simply be Pakistan vs Afghanistan but additionally Pakistan vs the society and the groundsmen.
In a video shared on Twitter, Akhtar warned Babar Azam‘s males towards taking Afghanistan flippantly. He stated, certainly not, would the competition be one-sided.
“It’s not just #PAKvsAFG. It’s Pak vs the crowd. It’s Pak vs the groundsmen. Tough match for us. Afghanistan is a tough team, they’re not any minnow or rollover,” Akhtar captioned the video.
Its now not simply #PAKvsAFG .
Its Pak vs the society.
Its Pak vs the groundsmen.
Difficult fit for us. Afghanistan is a difficult crew, they’re now not any minnow or roll over. pic.twitter.com/8RgeUOYcMP— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 22, 2023
“It’s a crucial match, big match. You know tempers flare in this match. By all means, Afghanistan are not minnows. This won’t be a run-over. This is not the sort of team where ‘upsets’ will be called. This is a team which is at par with Pakistan. They have all the spinners, and they will trouble the Pakistan team. Pakistan cannot afford to lose to Afghanistan, in fact they can’t afford to lose to anyone,” Akhtar stated within the video.
The previous Pakistan pacer is of the opinion that the pitches at Chepauk will favour Afghanistan’s spinners to a immense extent. Even the society aid can be with them.
“Things that go in Afghanistan’s favour, I am telling you are crowd support, ground support, pitches are good (which favour them). I think the spinning track, which will be there, will favour spinners no matter if you bowl during the day or under the lights,” Akhtar opined.
Nearest profitable the primary two suits within the Global Cup marketing campaign, Pakistan misplaced the then two — towards Republic of India and Australia. Afghanistan, at the alternative hand, have overwhelmed the protecting champions England on this marketing campaign however misplaced out to Republic of India, Unused Zealand and Bangladesh.
As each groups combat for his or her survival, a neck-to-neck struggle will also be anticipated.
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