Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez believes that Team India is probably the most dominant facet in bilateral collection in world cricket however they should work on their strain dealing with potential in ICC tournaments.
Speaking to SportsTalk throughout the ongoing Legends League Cricket, Hafeez mentioned that whereas India have dominated bilateral cricket, particularly at dwelling, getting into high-stakes matches in ICC competitions is a special sport altogether.
He mentioned, ‘If we speak in regards to the final 10-12 years, they (India) turn out to be favorites in any nation they go to play. No one can beat India in a bilateral collection. So far, I really feel their success fee has been very excessive however relating to ICC tournaments they fail to carry out.”
He mentioned, ‘You can’t examine home cricket with worldwide cricket. Similarly, you possibly can’t examine the strain of taking part in a bilateral collection with the knockouts of an ICC match. We have seen in current occasions that India has not been in a position to deal with the strain. They misplaced necessary matches, misplaced semi-finals and couldn’t even qualify.
“They misplaced the 2017 Champions Trophy. I imagine it’s a pinch level for India to show it once more by performing properly in an ICC occasion.
Hafeez additionally mentioned that former India captain Sourav Ganguly laid the inspiration for India’s dominance in worldwide cricket and MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli carried ahead that custom.
“India has at all times been a hot-favourite. This is a plus level for India and the inspiration was laid throughout the Ganguly period when the idea and mindset was instilled within the workforce that they may turn out to be a world winner.
Talking in regards to the Pakistan workforce, the veteran mentioned, “I’m constructive for Pakistan as they’ve versatile and deadliest bowlers on the earth. They have match-winning quick bowlers.
Talking in regards to the challenges Pakistan face whereas taking part in in India, Hafeez mentioned, “The most difficult place for Pakistan to play in India is the flexibility to take strain. The strain on gamers whereas taking part in in India is greater than some other nation on the earth. Lots will rely on the sort of rhythm Pakistan takes within the World Cup and the way the ambiance within the dressing room is to cope with the strain.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
