DUBAI: The scene is set for another high octane meeting like Pakistan Lock Horns with Arch-Rivals India in the Asia Cup Super Four clash on Sunday at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Head coach Mike Hesson and Captain Salman Ali Agha have devised a strategy to counter the Indian Batting with fast bowling instead of turning this time.
Pakistan, who lost against India with seven wickets in Group A meeting against India last Sunday, makes two changes from the side that defeated the United Arab Emirates in the last group match. Young dough Hassan Nawaz and Khushdil Shah are likely to miss today’s meeting, according to sources.
Faheem Ashraf is expected to make a comeback, while Hussain Talat is also likely to play his first match in the Asia Cup 2025.
The team management has 12 players for Pakistan’s first Super Four match against India. However, Khushdil Shah, who was included instead of Faheem Ashraf for the fight against UAE, is unlikely to do the last XI.
Pakistans likely to play XI:
SAIM AYUB, SAHIBZADA FARhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Mohammad Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
Earlier Saturday, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) met Mohsin Naqvi team members during the exercise session at the Dubai Sports City Academy round.
Meanwhile, Andy Pycroft remains responsible as a combat judge for the Dubai Bone despite Pakistan’s demand for a full examination of last week’s handshake series.
