Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar urges the Pakistan cricket team to forget India's 'aura' and play fearlessly in the Asia Cup final. Although India has defeated Pakistan twice in this tournament, Akhtar praised the nation's performance after defeating Bangladesh, remarking that Pakistan can overcome even a seemingly unbeatable team such as India.
On a Pakistani TV program, Akhtar stated, 'We need to break the dominance India has created. Just as we battled Bangladesh, we need to face India similarly. Pakistan must stop thinking about the complete 20 overs of bowling. No! We need to focus on dismissing them. Attempting to take wickets will remind India that scoring runs is no easy feat. This time, we must break them.'
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He continued, 'With Shaheen Shah Afridi as our leading fast bowler and Haris Rauf bowling at lightning speed, we can play with confidence and face any challenge.'
Akhtar's Views on Abhishek Sharma
Akhtar stated, 'We must dismiss Abhishek within the first two overs. As the top scorer in the tournament, his early wicket will pressurize India. They are starting strong, but if Abhishek falters early, India will struggle.'
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Further, Akhtar added, 'Regardless of India's form, never underestimate Pakistan. This team always delivers exceptional performances in finals. Whether we have a weak squad or a poor play, in the finals, Pakistan suddenly showcases outstanding cricket and wins titles. This has happened several times, and I believe it will happen again this time.'
