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India favourites against Pakistan in Asia Cup, says Wasim

Arch-rivals will face each other on February 27 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

APP February 24, 2016

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ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has tipped India to start as the favourites for the India-Pakistan clash in the upcoming Asia Cup tournament.

“Given the way India are playing right now, they're clear favourites [against Pakistan]”, said Akram. “It will be a good game to look forward to.”

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The legendary left-arm fast-bowler also believes Asia cup just before the World T20, has gained immense importance due to the change of format in the tournament.

It will be the first time that the Asia Cup, which was played in a 50-over format, will now be played in T20 format, and the 49-year-old believes that this tournament will be the prepration ground for the upcoming World T20, as it will feature three out of five World T20 champions.

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“The Asia Cup, this year, assumes a lot of significance, particularly because of the T20 format”, said Akram. “Out of the last five World T20 champions, three are participating in this Asia Cup so that quotient alone adds so much excitement”.

COMMENTS (7)

Raju | 8 years ago | Reply @Mirestan I am sure you meant that for every 10 Indians playing well in the team, only one does so in Pakistani team. Don't spread hatred by sharing your myopic and silly thoughts. You make a mockery of yourself. Peace..

Got away | 8 years ago | Reply Some cricketers got away with not enough fine. NAB should be authorized to look into allegations of match fixing and of the players receiving money to influence the outcome of games. Their mandate should go back to and since 1992.

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nasser | 8 years ago | Reply @mirestan: Your comment is disgusting.

Korn | 8 years ago | Reply @mirestan: "Theoretically one Pakistani is good for ten Indians" If by "theoretically" you mean "delusionally" then yes you are correct. Your theory is as credible as the one that said that earth was square.

mirestan | 8 years ago | Reply Theoretically one Pakistani is good for ten Indians. bu some Muslim off springs in India are tilting the Balance. T20 is a game of chance on that particular day any team can have a chance to win.

Keeping in on both sides | 8 years ago | Reply Wasim Akram wants to please both India and Pakistan. He was the one who provided training to Indian bowlers, most notably, Irfan Pathan. He showed him his skills and tricks that he had learnt through out his long career. Pathan learned these at the apex of his youthful years, at his prime and many a times devastated Pakistan's batting. He sat out a world cup match against India in dubious circumstances. (Wills World Cup, 2nd QF: India v Pakistan at Bangalore, Mar 9, 1996.)

ghazal | 8 years ago | Reply pls add each and every time.

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