Pakistan captain Salman Agha has insisted that the Men in Green were fully prepared for the blockbuster T20 clash against India, despite confirmation coming just days before the match. The Group A encounter will take place at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, which has sold out completely, with millions expected to watch globally.
“This is a massive match with enormous stakes,” said Salman Agha ahead of Pakistan’s practice session on Saturday. “We were ready regardless of the decision.” The Islamabad government recently reversed its earlier boycott, allowing the high-profile game to proceed.
Pakistan enters the game on the back of thrilling victories, including a last-over, three-wicket win over the Netherlands and a 32-run triumph against the United States. India also remains unbeaten, setting the stage for a fiery and closely contested showdown.
Captain Salman Agha highlighted the importance of spin bowling for Pakistan’s chances, naming Tariq Usman as a potential game-changer. Addressing concerns over Tariq’s unusual sling-arm action, Agha reassured fans: “He’s been cleared twice, so there’s no worry.”
Weather could play a role, with rain forecast for Sunday evening. Salman Agha also emphasized sportsmanship, urging players to shake hands before the match, unlike the tense Asia Cup encounters in Dubai last year.
The winner of the Pakistan vs India match will secure a place in the next Super Eights round. India may miss explosive opener Abhishek Sharma due to a stomach bug, but Agha said, “We hope he recovers and plays. We want to face the best.”
Pakistan’s squad includes Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Mirza, Salman Agha (c), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, and others. India’s lineup features Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah.
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With both teams unbeaten and global eyes watching, Salman Agha and his Men in Green aim to make a decisive statement in this high-voltage encounter.
