Dubai: Following Pakistan’s convincing win over Oman in the ongoing Asia Cup, team captain Salman Ali Agha has issued a bold challenge to India ahead of their September 14 encounter. Speaking after the match, Salman acknowledged that while Pakistan’s batting has shown improvement, there is still scope for enhancement, particularly from the top order. He credited the bowlers, especially the spinners, for restricting Oman to a low total and praised their consistent performance.
Salman Ali Agha on Pakistan v India.
We have been playing some really good cricket, we won the tri-series and won here comfortably, if we executed our plans for a longer period then we are good enough to beat any team. pic.twitter.com/hQLWWYPKBV
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Salman emphasized that Pakistan possesses strong bowling options capable of exploiting UAE-like pitches, where spinners are expected to play a decisive role. He also noted the unpredictable nature of cricket, saying it is difficult to forecast exact outcomes but expressed confidence that the team, with proper execution, can overcome any opponent.
Highlighting the team’s consistent form over the past two months, Salman asserted that Pakistan is fully prepared to test its strengths against India. The upcoming clash on September 14 is set to be a significant contest, providing both teams with an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and strategies on a high-stakes stage.
Salman Ali Agha on the Pakistan-India game
"We have been playing really good cricket, and I’ve said this many time, in last 2–3 months, we have played well. We just need to continue playing good cricket, and if we execute our plans, we’re good enough to beat any team." pic.twitter.com/dZwbn3PHKw
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