‘We are not hurt... but it is not good for the game': Pakistan captain Salman Agha on Ind-Pak tensions
“We're not hurt. But it's not good for the game,” was Pakistan captain Salman Agha's reaction when asked about the recent tensions between his team and India in the last two major events. c. India refused to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy and six months later when they faced off in the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates, Suryakumar & Co. joined hands with Pakistan I had refused to bring Ayers.
In the three matches he played in the Asia Cup, there was an atmosphere of tension in the middle and in the T20 World Cup, the government of Pakistan did not take the field again. St India on February 15 in Colombo.
Given the stress, all the talk in building fixtures has mostly been around off-field stress. and especially on handshake episodes b Lana, Aga said, “We're not hurt. But it's not good for the game. I can open my chest and say this. Growing up as children, we have all looked up to cricketers. We are role models and If we act like this, the kids will pick up on these things. It shouldn't be in the game, "Aga said on the eve of the inaugural World Cup match against the Netherlands on Saturday.
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A cloud of uncertainty surrounding the India vs Pakistan match next week also dominated Sri Lanka There has been an impact, where hotels are facing cancellation. With thousands of people expected to disembark in Colombo, the tourism industry is eagerly waiting for stability, but it has put a bug in their mouth. Ra has given up the taste. In the past there is PLA in Sri Lanka Yed has a big role in international cricket returning to Pakistan and Agha said that they have three matches to give their best. “They pah Le has also helped us. But, Sri Lanka has three matches. My fans have come in numbers in the past to support and this time also they can come and watch us play and we entertain them Gay, ”Aga said.
In a 15-minute conversation, most of the questions cap Agha had taken around the India vs Pakistan match which is being boycotted later. If Pakistan sticks to its stance, those two points It is necessary to win three matches against the Netherlands, USA and Namibia to reach the Super 8 stage.
with any slip-ups that ruin their chances of qualification The ability to not play against India in the next round will also lead to a drop in their net run-rate, there is pressure on Pakistan even before they take the field. But Aga raised a brave face. “What There is no pressure to win all the matches that we are not playing inside. It's a World Cup, and you come here to win all the matches. So it does not bring any extra pressure. We have completed our preparations and It's time to execute it instead of worrying about external factors, "Aga said, confirming batting at No. 3 in the tournament.
There is an element that Pakistan will keep its finger crossed Bo weather unpredictability. Although it is considered the dry season in the island nation, the capital city has seen heavy rain in the past week. Bo after reaching Kolam, Singhalee Spo on Wednesday evening due to heavy rain Pakistan's only warm-up match against Ireland at the erts club was washed out. Forecast for Saturday predicts rain in A With Saturday starting at 11am, Pakistan is on the verge of will continue to cross. Even for the coming week, where Pakistan have to play USA on Tuesday in night fixtures, the weather doesn't look so promising.
“The weather is not in our control. A team As such we are not talking about it. Our focus has been on executing our plans and net run-rate instead of looking at the weather. If we win three games we will go through it. On the other hand, red There is no need to worry about T, ”Aga said.
Having come together as a group, Pakistan has shown signs in recent months to improve the format. However, about them now There is also a suspicion. In the previous edition of the T20 World Cup, they lost to the United States in the Super Over which eventually pushed them to the exit door after me. The Netherlands, one of the strongest teams among the Associates, have had troubled victories in the past and Aga said it was important for his team to immediately get IR A-game in play.
"It's very important that we start with a strong note. Since we don't play them regularly, you don't know their weaknesses and strengths. So we have to get the A-game. "Aga said," Get the job done."
In the three matches he played in the Asia Cup, there was an atmosphere of tension in the middle and in the T20 World Cup, the government of Pakistan did not take the field again. St India on February 15 in Colombo.
Given the stress, all the talk in building fixtures has mostly been around off-field stress. and especially on handshake episodes b Lana, Aga said, “We're not hurt. But it's not good for the game. I can open my chest and say this. Growing up as children, we have all looked up to cricketers. We are role models and If we act like this, the kids will pick up on these things. It shouldn't be in the game, "Aga said on the eve of the inaugural World Cup match against the Netherlands on Saturday.
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A cloud of uncertainty surrounding the India vs Pakistan match next week also dominated Sri Lanka There has been an impact, where hotels are facing cancellation. With thousands of people expected to disembark in Colombo, the tourism industry is eagerly waiting for stability, but it has put a bug in their mouth. Ra has given up the taste. In the past there is PLA in Sri Lanka Yed has a big role in international cricket returning to Pakistan and Agha said that they have three matches to give their best. “They pah Le has also helped us. But, Sri Lanka has three matches. My fans have come in numbers in the past to support and this time also they can come and watch us play and we entertain them Gay, ”Aga said.
In a 15-minute conversation, most of the questions cap Agha had taken around the India vs Pakistan match which is being boycotted later. If Pakistan sticks to its stance, those two points It is necessary to win three matches against the Netherlands, USA and Namibia to reach the Super 8 stage.
with any slip-ups that ruin their chances of qualification The ability to not play against India in the next round will also lead to a drop in their net run-rate, there is pressure on Pakistan even before they take the field. But Aga raised a brave face. “What There is no pressure to win all the matches that we are not playing inside. It's a World Cup, and you come here to win all the matches. So it does not bring any extra pressure. We have completed our preparations and It's time to execute it instead of worrying about external factors, "Aga said, confirming batting at No. 3 in the tournament.
There is an element that Pakistan will keep its finger crossed Bo weather unpredictability. Although it is considered the dry season in the island nation, the capital city has seen heavy rain in the past week. Bo after reaching Kolam, Singhalee Spo on Wednesday evening due to heavy rain Pakistan's only warm-up match against Ireland at the erts club was washed out. Forecast for Saturday predicts rain in A With Saturday starting at 11am, Pakistan is on the verge of will continue to cross. Even for the coming week, where Pakistan have to play USA on Tuesday in night fixtures, the weather doesn't look so promising.
“The weather is not in our control. A team As such we are not talking about it. Our focus has been on executing our plans and net run-rate instead of looking at the weather. If we win three games we will go through it. On the other hand, red There is no need to worry about T, ”Aga said.
Having come together as a group, Pakistan has shown signs in recent months to improve the format. However, about them now There is also a suspicion. In the previous edition of the T20 World Cup, they lost to the United States in the Super Over which eventually pushed them to the exit door after me. The Netherlands, one of the strongest teams among the Associates, have had troubled victories in the past and Aga said it was important for his team to immediately get IR A-game in play.
"It's very important that we start with a strong note. Since we don't play them regularly, you don't know their weaknesses and strengths. So we have to get the A-game. "Aga said," Get the job done."
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Don't believe that he had Dravid LBW in the last over before lunch. He was completely terrified at the conclusion of this Test - a quip for which he somehow escaped scrutiny - I don't think he was particularly thinking about it (Ponting bowling), some LBW decisions. It's also the last day about the decision, but they should have included it because it was equally controversial,'' he wrote.
Gave consolation.
"But as soon as Harbhajan started swinging the ball in the Test, I was there immediately," Miley said.
Decided to go down while winging it. For helping me to solve my problems against f spinner. Will take turning wickets to get the score.
I made sure that when I was captain I was always there for the players who were struggling.
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