By India Blooms News Service Aug 27, 2022
Kolkata/UNI: Describing Sundays India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash as just another match, Indian Cricket Board chief Sourav Ganguly on Friday said the Rohit Sharma-led side had the experience to handle any pressure situation.
India versus Pakistan match is just another match. Those who play regularly... or when I used to play, I dont take Pakistan as any special match, former India skipper told media personnel during a promotional event here.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India president said while there was extra pressure in knockout games, it was not such in group league engagements.
Ganguly said Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul were all experienced players and knew how to handle the pressure. Its not a big matter for them.
The BCCI President does not believe that absence of Saheen Afridi from the Pakistan Team would make any difference to the game.
I dont think so. No one player can make a difference. Its teamwork. We also dont have Jasprit Bumrah, he said.
The former Indian captain did not think any of the teams in the Asia Cup had any advantage over the rest.
No one is at advantage, T20 is a different format. Those who will play better in those 2-3 hours will win. T20 game is having less recovery time, he said.
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On the ex-factor in the Indian team, Ganguly said Rohit Sharma, Virat, Pant, Rahul, Hardik, everyone is good. Pakistan too has a good side. Babar Azam, Rizwan is also good.
On Virat Kohlis form, he said Virat is a very big player. He is having own formula to make runs. He will make a comeback soon. We are all hopeful.
Ganguly also backed the inclusion of sportsmen in the administration of sports bodies.
On Indias possibility in the World Cup and the Asia Cup, he said: I am hopeful in the coming World Cup India will do well, he said.
Ganguly said Hardik Pandyas performance was a brilliant addition to the team. Hardik is doing very well. Last year, he was injured, but this time he is also bowling.