Oman head coach Lalchand Rajput has said that his team will play “fearless” cricket against India in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. India will face Oman on September 19 in their last group-stage clash. Speaking to ANI, Rajput stressed that in T20 cricket, anything can happen on a given day.
“India is a big team. They were the champions in the last World Cup. But it is a good opportunity to play against India. In T20s, the team that plays better on the given day will win. A single batter or bowler can win you the game. We will play fearless cricket,” Rajput said.
Rajput, who coached India during their historic 2007 T20 World Cup triumph in South Africa, added that his side is eager to take on top-quality opposition.
“Our batting is strong, we have good spinners in our bowling unit. The players have experience of playing in the UAE. But we will see how they perform against a big team. Everybody wants to play against India. There will be nervousness, and I think our players are ready,” he said.
On India’s strength, Rajput admitted that the depth of the squad makes them a dangerous opponent.
“The entire Indian team is strong. Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Gill has returned, Abhishek and Tilak have scored centuries. The players they have are match-winners. It is hard to name one player,” Rajput said.
Looking forward to crossing paths with India’s current coach Gautam Gambhir, Rajput recalled their old bond.
“He was the highest run-scorer in the 2007 T20 World Cup. I will meet him after many years. So there will be conversation, and I am definitely looking forward to meeting him,” he added.
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