In light of the upcoming India versus Pakistan match in the Asia Cup, scheduled for September 14th, Wasim Akram, former captain of Pakistan, has shared his assessment of the Indian team, expressing concerns about their current form. Akram pointed out India’s fearless approach to cricket, suggesting that this could pose a significant challenge to their opponents. This observation was made after India’s win against the United Arab Emirates. Akram noted that the Indian team’s mindset is distinct, with players exhibiting an uninhibited style of play. He attributes this to a systematic approach implemented over time. He highlighted the importance of India’s domestic cricket, particularly T20 matches, in developing players for the international arena. He also praised Abhishek Sharma’s batting performance. During a conversation on Sony Sports, Akram spoke about the Indian team’s players’ distinct mentality. He emphasized their fearless approach to the game. He commended the influence of India’s domestic cricket. Ajay Jadeja, a former Indian cricketer, inquired about Pakistan’s confidence level in the upcoming match. Akram responded by affirming Pakistan’s current form and highlighted the team’s emphasis on team performance rather than individual statistics. Akram also shared his views on Pakistan’s match against Oman. He observed that the Pakistani batsmen faced some difficulties. He suggested that a cautious approach is necessary when encountering bowlers for the first time. He complimented Mohammad Haris’s batting performance. He expressed his preference for Mohammad Haris at number three but questioned the decision regarding Fakhar Zaman, who has been an opening batsman throughout his career. He pointed out the challenges of managing a team with multiple opening batsmen. Pakistan won their first match of the Asia Cup against Oman by 93 runs.
