Pakistan captain Babar Azam expressed that the pressure of obtaining tickets for the highly-anticipated ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match against India is greater than the pressure of the match itself. The rivalry between the two countries in cricket is renowned worldwide, attracting a massive global viewership.
India, with two consecutive wins, will face their traditional rival Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Babar Azam stated in the pre-match press conference, “There is more pressure for match tickets than the match itself. It is not a pressure match for us. We have played against each other numerous times. We received immense support in Hyderabad, and we hope for the same in Ahmedabad. What matters is how well we perform as a team in both batting and bowling. In these conditions, the margin of error for bowlers is minimal.”
Babar also emphasized the importance of experience and the guidance of senior players in handling pressure. He confidently expressed their belief in winning the match against India, disregarding past records that suggest India as a strong team. “I think what has happened in the past is not important. We want to focus on the present. I believe we can perform well. The India-Pakistan match is highly intense. We have many fans coming. I think we have an opportunity to excel in front of our fans,” he further added.
Babar mentioned Pakistan’s victory against India in the T20I World Cup and stated their intention to repeat the same success in the ODI World Cup in Ahmedabad. He acknowledged his own performance in the tournament, hoping for a change in the upcoming matches. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of fielding and their continuous efforts to improve in that aspect.
The article also provides the squads for both India and Pakistan for the match.
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