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Aakash Chopra backs India to win despite losing the toss against Pakistan at Dubai (Image Source: Twitter)
The Asia Cup 2022 got underway on Saturday with Afghanistan thumping Sri Lanka in the tournament opener at Dubai International Stadium. The second match sees India take on Pakistan take on each other at the same venue. It will be crucial for both teams to start with a mighty win in the high-pressure match.
India are facing Pakistan after losing their previous encounter against the arch-rivals in the 20-20 World Cup 2021. This year in Asia Cup, it will be Rohit Sharma who will lead the Men in Blue. The cricketing world will have its eyes fixed on the high-octane match and it has been the same for decades since both nations started playing against each other.
Ahead of the much-awaited clash, former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra has opined that the Indian team will the match even if they lose the toss. He added that the team will manage to win given that Pakistan's lead pacer Shaheen Afridi is absent and the pace attack of the arch-rivals looks inexperienced without him.
The 45-year-old highlighted the importance of having Afridi in the side and feels that his absence will affect Pakistan highly.
"The pitch at Dubai has a lot of grass and help for the pacers. The absence of Shaheen Afridi has pushed back Pakistan quite significantly. They say that it's 'win the toss, win the match' in Dubai but I feel that India can beat Pakistan even after losing the toss as their bowling isn't the same without Shaheen," Chopra was quoted as saying.
Virat Kohli massive player for us : Rohit Sharma
The Indian skipper congratulated Virat Kohli for the a historic feat that the latter will achieve when he steps on the field to clash against Pakistan. The Indian legend will become the second player after Ross Taylor to play 100 matches across formats and the batter will look to get some runs under his belt in the match.
"It's a massive achievement. Every time, you see him, his game seems to be at a different level. I hope Asia Cup will be no different. Massive player for us, without a doubt. I hope he is at his best for the team's sake," the Indian skipper was quoted as saying ahead of the much awaited match.