Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden cautioned Rohit Sharma forward of India’s much-awaited Asia Cup 2023 encounter with Pakistan. Hayden tipped Rohit and Indian batters to strategy cautiously in opposition to Pakistan’s in-form tempo assault and in addition revealed his ideas on how one can overcome circumstances at Pallekele on Saturday (September 2).
India and Pakistan will resume their well-known cricket rivalry within the third match of the Asia Cup 2023 at Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium. Pakistan kicked off their marketing campaign with an enormous 238-run win over Nepal on August 30 so as to add some early stress on India’s preparation. However the Males in Blue holds a powerful document in opposition to Pakistan within the Asia Cup and ICC match and can enter the upcoming sport as favourites.
Nevertheless, Hayden highlighted India’s battle in opposition to Pakistan within the 2021 T20 World Cup the place the latter recorded a surprising 10-wicket win. Shaheen Afridi famously dismantled Indian prime order Rohit, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli to bag the Participant of the Match award. Shaheen trapped Rohit on a golden duck with a terrific yorker and is getting into Saturday’s sport with a sensational kind.
Hayden requested Rohit to be cautious whereas enjoying Shaheen within the early overs and in addition suggested him to play out outswing deliveries.
“You have to be conservative in opposition to Shaheen Afridi,” Hayden advised Star Sports activities. “Keep in mind again to the (T20) World Cup (within the UAE in 2021) extra not too long ago. Shaheen was in a position to take early wickets. We’ll always remember that ball that he bowled to Rohit Sharma, so somewhat little bit of warning in opposition to Shaheen Afridi. If it is swinging, look to play out these first three overs.”
Hayden additionally identified Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah’s power and mentioned that the previous will goal the highest of off stumps with some further bounce. Nevertheless, the previous Australian opener suggested staff India to place Naseem below stress with aggressive cricket to stay entrance within the sport.
“Firstly, the circumstances right here in Kandy are inclined to have numerous bounce, so you have to watch that out, particularly Haris Rauf,” Hayden added. “He’ll wish to actually hustle in and hit the highest of off stump. And I believe with Naseem, though he’ll form the ball, Pakistan could be ready to advance ahead with India managing to take them out of play by aggressive performs in opposition to somebody like Naseem.
“Put him (Naseem) below stress, really feel like you might be in entrance of the sport. All in all, although, I believe it may be Group India that is going to win. I believe they have a deeper, classier batting lineup, and I believe they have kind on the board as properly.”
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