India vs Pakistan Press Conference Highlights: Playing Pakistan was different, there was an extra pressure, says Shubman Gill

At this level, you have would have faced left arm pacers. When ever we come across a new bowler it makes a difference. We don't play Pakistan and we are not used to them. Shaheen swings a lot and Naseem is about pace and movement and likes to get help from the wickets. They present different challenges in different conditions.

"Some times there is no technical and it is about bowlers being good.. you can't change something because you don't perform in a match. You have to trust the process and game and take it forward. There is no confusion on role clarity. We understand it well and know the situations as well.. we know which position we will be batting and we are preparing accordingly. At this level, you have would have faced left arm pacers. When ever we come across a new bowler it makes a difference. We don't play Pakistan and we are not used to them."

"He is someone who likes to take on the bowlers..I like to play more shots on the ground and we compliment each other. Since we are different type, it can get difficult for opposition."

"Having left arm throw down specialist does help a lot. It helps in preparing for the angle. Playing Pakistan was different. It was my first game and there was extra pressure...but at the World Cup every game is a pressure and to get used to that here against Pakistan helps us."

The press conference of Babar Azam is over. A short one, indeed. The key takeaways are on the weather in Colombo, Pakistan's hectic schedule, Pakistan team trying different combinations ahead of the ODI World Cup and, yes, the World Cup Squad selection.    

We want the best team for the World Cup and we have already informed them who will go to India. There is no question of breaking anyone's heart.

We are trying different combinations and we know the 15. Just looking at few other options. 

We are traveling, but it is how it is. We know it from the beginning and we have planned accordingly. We have planned our sessions and recovery in align with that...we have to play matches and there is a very little quick around. We know the conditions, having played in LPL, Afghanistan and now this, we know how it is.

Rain is not in our control...it rained for a few days but today it is clear..we have been training hard. We have to take take care of the players because there is lot of travel and matches. It is important to keep them happy and in a relaxed mind

In an unprecedented move that is going to raise plenty of eyebrows and add more chaos to the ongoing Asia Cup, hosts Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that a reserve day has been allotted for the India-Pakistan game in Colombo on Sunday – the only match in the Super 4 stage to get that treatment. (READ MORE)

Hello and welcome to our live coverage for the India vs Pakistan press conference ahead of their Super Four clash at the  R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Pakistan's press conference is expected to be around 10.30 am (IST). India roughly at 2.30 pm (IST). Stay tune for all the live updates.