Pakistan on Saturday announced their playing XI for tomorrow’s Asia Cup 2023 match against arch-rivals India.
According to the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) official handle on X – formerly known as Twitter – the Green Shirts have retained the same collection as their first match against Bangladesh.
Our playing XI for the #PAKvIND match 🇵🇰#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/K25PXbLnYe
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 9, 2023
After their emphatic win against Bangladesh, who defeated the men in green by seven wickets in their first Super 4 match, the Pakistani team will be hoping to continue their impressive form in the Asia Cup if rain spoils the game. did not play
‘Fast bowlers win matches’: Babar Azam
Earlier in the day, Pakistan captain Babar Azam while addressing the press conference highlighted the important role of seamers in matches.
Pakistan captain said that fast bowlers win matches and tournaments.
The star batsman also said that the secret of their success is that they trust each other and believe in themselves.
During the conference, Babar expressed hope that the weather will remain clear in Colombo tomorrow.
He said that the way the sun is shining, it looks like there will be no rain tomorrow.
He further said that the team could benefit from playing in Colombo.
“Our bowling is off to a good start and the middlemen are also trying to do well,” Babar said. We need to get wickets in the middle overs but we are doing well.
He said that they are trying different combinations and that is why fast bowler Faheem Ashraf has been included in the team against Bangladesh.
Playing XI
Babar Azam, Imamul Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Rizwan, Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf.
