Pakistan captain Babar Azam has downplayed talks of pressure on his team and said they are relying on their recent experience in Sri Lankan conditions for the Asia Cup match against India.
“There is no extra pressure. Yes, the India-Pakistan match is always one of high intensity, but we have experienced players and we just need to concentrate on our strengths and do well,” Babar said in the pre-match press conference in Kandy.
“We have been here since July. We have played Test matches, some league (LPL) matches and then the ODIs (against Afghanistan). We are hoping that this will help us do well against India,” added Babar, who made 151 in the tournament-opener against Nepal in Multan.
In July, Pakistan played a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka. Following this, several players including Babar extended their stay to compete in the Lanka Premier League (LPL). Subsequently, Pakistan played Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series and won 3-0 to rise to the top of ICC ODI rankings.