NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has expressed his perception that Pakistan might battle to beat India within the upcoming T20 World Cup resulting from what he perceives as a “psychological block” when dealing with their arch-rivals in ICC occasions.
The extremely anticipated conflict between India and Pakistan is scheduled for June 9 in New York, marking probably the most eagerly awaited matches of the T20 World Cup, commencing on June 1 within the Americas.Traditionally, India has dominated encounters between the 2 groups in T20 World Cup tournaments, with Pakistan securing victory solely as soon as in seven conferences, which occurred in 2021.
“You name it Pakistan’s jinx or psychological block in the case of taking part in India in World Cups. Pakistan might want to do rather a lot as a result of it is a very expert Indian workforce with a strong bowling line-up and two good spinners,” Misbah stated on ‘Star Sports activities Press Room’ on Wednesday.
“India has high quality quick bowlers in (Jasprit) Bumrah, (Mohammed) Siraj and Hardik (Pandya). The Indian cricket workforce’s high quality has risen many folds. It is going to be troublesome to interrupt, psychological angle issues rather a lot and Australia handles the psychological facet one of the best ways.
“There is no such thing as a stress of extra baggage with Australia, and it must be seen how each India and Pakistan deal with that stress.”
Misbah highlighted that Virat Kohli, identified for his memorable performances in opposition to Pakistan, stays a major menace for his or her workforce within the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Regardless of ongoing discussions concerning Kohli’s strike charge in the course of the present IPL season, Misbah emphasised the previous Indian captain’s means to affect matches along with his batting prowess.
“Kohli goes to be a giant issue. He has broken Pakistan many instances. He enjoys supremacy over Pakistan mentally. He takes motivation from massive events and never stress,” he stated.
“The Virat Kohli impact will certainly be there. He’s a top-class cricketer. He’s one participant who can win you matches, strike charges do not matter. Good gamers take motivation from these voices or criticism.”
Misbah-ul-Haq nonetheless vividly recollects the ill-fated scoop shot he tried within the inaugural T20 World Cup ultimate in opposition to India in 2007.
With Pakistan requiring solely six runs to safe victory from the final 4 balls, Misbah’s determination to execute the inside track over wonderful leg proved deadly as S Sreesanth took the catch. Pakistan subsequently fell quick, crumbling to 152 whereas chasing a goal of 157, finally handing India the coveted trophy.
However Misbah stated that match was liable for the fast progress of T20 cricket.
“Within the 2007 T20 World Cup, all groups weren’t so severe. India handed captaincy to a younger (Mahendra Singh) Dhoni. However the ultimate between India and Pakistan, the best rivalry within the historical past of cricket. The hype that T20 bought after that World Cup is immense.
“The best way T20 cricket flourished, I really feel no matter we achieved and the present gamers are actually plying their commerce in numerous leagues and IPL is one thing nice,” he stated.
(With PTI inputs)
The extremely anticipated conflict between India and Pakistan is scheduled for June 9 in New York, marking probably the most eagerly awaited matches of the T20 World Cup, commencing on June 1 within the Americas.Traditionally, India has dominated encounters between the 2 groups in T20 World Cup tournaments, with Pakistan securing victory solely as soon as in seven conferences, which occurred in 2021.
“You name it Pakistan’s jinx or psychological block in the case of taking part in India in World Cups. Pakistan might want to do rather a lot as a result of it is a very expert Indian workforce with a strong bowling line-up and two good spinners,” Misbah stated on ‘Star Sports activities Press Room’ on Wednesday.
“India has high quality quick bowlers in (Jasprit) Bumrah, (Mohammed) Siraj and Hardik (Pandya). The Indian cricket workforce’s high quality has risen many folds. It is going to be troublesome to interrupt, psychological angle issues rather a lot and Australia handles the psychological facet one of the best ways.
“There is no such thing as a stress of extra baggage with Australia, and it must be seen how each India and Pakistan deal with that stress.”
Misbah highlighted that Virat Kohli, identified for his memorable performances in opposition to Pakistan, stays a major menace for his or her workforce within the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Regardless of ongoing discussions concerning Kohli’s strike charge in the course of the present IPL season, Misbah emphasised the previous Indian captain’s means to affect matches along with his batting prowess.
“Kohli goes to be a giant issue. He has broken Pakistan many instances. He enjoys supremacy over Pakistan mentally. He takes motivation from massive events and never stress,” he stated.
“The Virat Kohli impact will certainly be there. He’s a top-class cricketer. He’s one participant who can win you matches, strike charges do not matter. Good gamers take motivation from these voices or criticism.”
Misbah-ul-Haq nonetheless vividly recollects the ill-fated scoop shot he tried within the inaugural T20 World Cup ultimate in opposition to India in 2007.
With Pakistan requiring solely six runs to safe victory from the final 4 balls, Misbah’s determination to execute the inside track over wonderful leg proved deadly as S Sreesanth took the catch. Pakistan subsequently fell quick, crumbling to 152 whereas chasing a goal of 157, finally handing India the coveted trophy.
However Misbah stated that match was liable for the fast progress of T20 cricket.
“Within the 2007 T20 World Cup, all groups weren’t so severe. India handed captaincy to a younger (Mahendra Singh) Dhoni. However the ultimate between India and Pakistan, the best rivalry within the historical past of cricket. The hype that T20 bought after that World Cup is immense.
“The best way T20 cricket flourished, I really feel no matter we achieved and the present gamers are actually plying their commerce in numerous leagues and IPL is one thing nice,” he stated.
(With PTI inputs)
