Asia Cup 2016 Pakistan cricket team Zee News Squad Schedule, Asia Cup 2016 Pakistan cricket team Zee News Squad Schedule.India have been far more formidable than Pakistan over the last 15 years and they may not need more than 130 to defeat their arch-rivals in the Asia Cup T20 tonight, said the legendary Kapil Dev. Also read: Stats Pack: India vs Pakistan in T20Is
India will meet Pakistan for the first time since their comprehensive victory over them at the Adelaide Oval the 2015 World Cup in Mirpur today. While India's batting might is no secret anymore, Pakistan are talking up their bowling strength, especially with the return of Mohammad Amir.
However, Kapil, who was himself a part of some epic battles against Pakistan, said they are not a major threat anymore and added that Pakistan are a declining force in international cricket.All eyes will be on Saturday's mega clash when India and Pakistan take the field at Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium - first time since last year's World Cup match in Australia.
For years, Indo-Pak encounters have attracted thousands of viewers across the globe, making it the biggest blockbuster in the sport.But diplomatic tensions between the two countries have not let them play any bilateral series for more than three years and their rivalry is therefore restricted to multi-national tournaments.
Pakistan will be desperate to send a message by beating India, after the BCCI refused to play a bilateral series last year at a neutral venue.
Whereas, the Indians, on a high after a handsome victory against hosts Bangladesh in the opening match, will look to keep their winning momentum intact.
But as they say, there are no clear favourites between India and Pakistan. It will be a fresh start for both the teams as Pakistan will aim hope to register a win in their first match of the 2016 Asia Cup that is being played in the T20 format for the first time in history.But the most exciting aspect will be whether the tainted Amir gets to play in the XI.
Back after serving a five-year ban for spot-fixing, Amir has started playing for the national team since the tour of New Zealand and this immensely talented bowler will certainly come out all guns blazing against the Indian batsmen.
Virat Kohli has already welcomed Amir’s return but not much is known as to what other Indian players, including skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, think about the convicted spot- fixer’s inclusion.
In terms of preparation, both teams have been suitably prepared considering the amount of Twenty20 cricket they have played in the past one month.
India already kicked off their World T20 preparations in style, having won six out of the seven games played so far.
Pakistan cricketers, on the other hand, are coming straight after playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which keeps them well prepared.
However, Kapil, who was himself a part of some epic battles against Pakistan, said they are not a major threat anymore and added that Pakistan are a declining force in international cricket.All eyes will be on Saturday's mega clash when India and Pakistan take the field at Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium - first time since last year's World Cup match in Australia.
For years, Indo-Pak encounters have attracted thousands of viewers across the globe, making it the biggest blockbuster in the sport.But diplomatic tensions between the two countries have not let them play any bilateral series for more than three years and their rivalry is therefore restricted to multi-national tournaments.
Pakistan will be desperate to send a message by beating India, after the BCCI refused to play a bilateral series last year at a neutral venue.
Whereas, the Indians, on a high after a handsome victory against hosts Bangladesh in the opening match, will look to keep their winning momentum intact.
But as they say, there are no clear favourites between India and Pakistan. It will be a fresh start for both the teams as Pakistan will aim hope to register a win in their first match of the 2016 Asia Cup that is being played in the T20 format for the first time in history.But the most exciting aspect will be whether the tainted Amir gets to play in the XI.
Back after serving a five-year ban for spot-fixing, Amir has started playing for the national team since the tour of New Zealand and this immensely talented bowler will certainly come out all guns blazing against the Indian batsmen.
Virat Kohli has already welcomed Amir’s return but not much is known as to what other Indian players, including skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, think about the convicted spot- fixer’s inclusion.
In terms of preparation, both teams have been suitably prepared considering the amount of Twenty20 cricket they have played in the past one month.
India already kicked off their World T20 preparations in style, having won six out of the seven games played so far.
Pakistan cricketers, on the other hand, are coming straight after playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which keeps them well prepared.
