Former Pakistan keeper-batter Moin Khan urged Pakistan to maneuver on rapidly from the 228-run thrashing and be able to settle scores with India, offered they make the ultimate. Pakistan must beat Sri Lanka of their final Super stage match of Asia Cup 2023 to qualify for the summit conflict and asset up a dream closing on Sunday. Sri Lanka and the Colombo climate, nevertheless, may need a number of issues to say about that. The toss for the match was delayed on account of rain. While is predicted to begin with no lengthy delay there are thunderstorms predicted in direction of the top. If rain finally ends up enjoying a spoilsport and a consequence just isn’t attainable at the moment, each groups will share factors as not like the India vs Pakistan match, there are not any reserve days for this match.
Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi celebrates with Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq (ANI )
A washout will imply, Sri Lanka and Pakistan will end with the identical factors however the former will qualify for the ultimate on account of a better internet run fee.
Moin Khan, nevertheless, saved his fingers crossed not just for a sport but additionally for a greater present from Pakistan towards Sri Lanka. “This would mean another chance in the final to settle the score line with India, so we have to give our best against Sri Lanka which is a dangerous side despite missing their main bowlers,” Moin stated.
Pakistan had been outplayed in all departments succumbing to their heaviest defeat in ODIs towards India. Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan was not as linient as Moeen. He criticised the crew for its physique language within the contest towards India. “Their body language indicated they had accepted defeat from the start and they didn’t play well at all as a team,” Younis stated.
“Their body language indicated they had accepted defeat from the start and they didn’t play well at all as a team,” Younis stated. “(Mohammad) Rizwan should bat where the team needs him (to), not where he wants to bat,” he added.
Shahid Afridi not pleased with Shaheen
Shahid Afridi stated left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi seemed pissed off for not getting early breakthroughs. “What is (being) seen is that against India when he (Shaheen) didn’t get an early breakthrough he got frustrated and angry at himself,” he stated. “He always does this when he can’t get early wickets. The thing is that in international cricket his main focus should be on line and length when they are in right spot the wickets will come automatically.” Afridi stated. “He has a lot of cricket ahead of him and he has to plan out his career properly,” he added.
The former cricketer stated Pakistan’s strategy towards India was mistaken. “You win or lose, that is not a problem but it is your approach which everyone watches closely. Pakistan’s approach was all wrong,” he stated.
Former opener and chief selector Mohsin Khan stated toss could be essential towards Sri Lanka. “With rain forecast for the match, the right decision has to be made at the toss. I would go for a bat second so that you know what the situation is and what target you are chasing to get into the final,” Mohsin stated.
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