It’s been a decade since Republic of India connect an ICC trophy, with their utmost triumph being the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
By the way, the utmost while the ‘Males in Blue’ clinched the ODI Global Cup in 2011 below the management of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, it was once co-hosted via Republic of India; and the 50-over showpiece has returned to the Indian terrain upcoming 12 years.”India are so good at home. Yes, they will be one of the favourites to win the title (but) we need to wait and watch,” Hafeez mentioned in an unique interview with Timesofindia.com.
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Republic of India had dominant runs all through the gang level of the 2015 and 2019 editions of the Global Cup however misplaced within the semifinals on each the events.
“India are (one of) the favourites but what about their recent success (form) in ICC tournaments? They lost crucial games, lost in the knockouts…But playing at home will surely give them a little bit of confidence,” mentioned Hafeez, who resigned from Pakistan Cricket Board’s technical committee weeks ahead of the Global Cup.
The Indian group additionally reached the finals of the ICC Global Take a look at Championships (2019–2021 and 2021–2023) within the utmost two cycles however misplaced the name fits to Fresh Zealand and Australia respectively.
“They need to maintain momentum and a positive mindset. They have all the ingredients in their team. They can use all those to utilise in different conditions and get success in the tournament,” Hafeez, who performed 55 Checks, 218 ODIs and 119 T20Is for Pakistan, mentioned.
The 2 neighbours will face off in an ODI Global Cup for the 8th while on Saturday. Republic of India have received on all earlier seven events.
VIRAT KOHLI vs BABAR AZAM
With two of the arena’s best possible batsmen, Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, in a position for every other struggle, comparisons are as soon as once more being drawn in the case of who’s the easier batsman within the 50-over structure.
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Month each Virat and Babar have the numbers for his or her enthusiasts to tournament for his or her favorite batter, Hafeez refused to be drawn into that discuss.
“I am really against comparisons,” mentioned the previous Pakistan batsman. “I don’t compare a player with another. Every player has his own identity, style and way to entertain his fans.
“I simply need to inform the ones nation who evaluate Babar with Virat to steer clear of this and let’s now not evaluate one gifted participant to every other gifted participant,
“Both Virat and Babar are increasing the mileage of this beautiful sport. We all want them to play for as long as possible and entertain the fans in their own ways. Let’s enjoy their games,” Hafeez mentioned.
