T20 World Cup 2022: Speaking on the eve of the much-anticipated Super 12 match, Gautam Gambhir mentioned India’s conflict in opposition to Pakistan is not going to be one-sided. MCG will host the big-ticket tie on Sunday, October 23.
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By India Today Web Desk: Former India opener Gautam Gambhir performed down talks of revenge, saying each India and Pakistan will probably be seeking to win a recreation of cricket once they meet within the much-anticipated T20 World Cup Super 12 match in Melbourne. Gambhir mentioned each groups will probably be nervous earlier than they get on to the sphere in entrance of 100,000 followers on the iconic MCG on Sunday, October 23.
India have historically dominated World Cup ties in opposition to Pakistan and solely in 2021 Pakistan had been in a position to beat their arch-rivals for the primary time in a World Cup match. Ever since, Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, have crushed India twice in 3 matches, together with a decisive Super 4 match in Asia Cup in September 2022.
There is loads of hype surrounding the big-ticket India vs Pakistan match with followers touchdown in Melbourne days forward of the Super 12 tie. Hundreds turned up at MCG to observe India and Pakistan gamers prepare on the MCG on the eve of the big-ticket conflict.
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The off-field drama surrounding India’s reluctance to journey to Pakistan for Asia Cup in 2023 has added spice to the competition however Gambhir believes it will likely be a superb contest of cricket in Melbourne on Sunday.
“I don’t think India would be thinking about revenge. You don’t play a sport to take revenge, you play a sport to win a game. It’s nothing about revenge. Even if India had won all three games, they would have been a little nervous, coming into the game tomorrow. All those count for nothing. I am sure there will be nerves on the other side as well. Whoever can control those nerves will be able to manage the game and dominate,” Gambhir instructed Star Sports on Saturday.
“I think it’s going to be a good game. Forget about revenge and all that kind of stuff. Hype has been created by a lot of people, but ultimately it’s game between bat and ball. India have got a terrific top 4, probably the best in the tournament but they have got to do the job on the field,” he added.
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Gambhir, in the meantime, heaped reward on Pakistan’s bowling assault, saying India’s high-class top-order must survive the check from the pacers, who can hit extra of 140kph with ease.
“I am not going to say it’s a one-sided game because Pakistan is a very strong bowling line-up. They probably have the best bowling line-up in this competition when it comes to seamers. They have got 3 quality pacers who can bowl 140-plus,” Gambhir added.
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Oct 22, 2022
