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Imam-ul-Haq (right) celebrates his half-century with skipper Babar Azam (left) looks on. (FILE) India-Pakistan games aren’t for the faint hearted. That’s why Playing XI decisions for these matches are not just taken by just considering the skills of players. The much-anticipated match of the 2023 ODI World Cup between India and Pakistan will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 15.
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq feels that the current Pakistan team under Babar Azam can do wonders and it would be good for their nation if they will win the World Cup in India.
“Playing in India, especially against India and doing something special (was something) which Babar and I were discussing before 2010,” Imam said during a chat with Pakistan’s YouTube channel Grassroots Cricket.
“I really believe our one-day team is the most compatible and balanced team. The combination is similar to 2019. Whenever you give opportunities to players, performances will come. We have chased 350 here (in Pakistan), we’ve scored 330 in South Africa, we won the series there.
So yes, everybody is excited. A bit nervous as well, I won’t lie. This team can do wonders, and it would be good for our nation if we win the World Cup in India,” Imam said.
The southpaw said the he has evolved since the 2019 World Cup.
“Yes, I really believe. If I ask myself, if I see in the mirror, Imam-ul-haq is very different from 2019 to 2023. I’m much older, much more mature,” he said.
“And as a senior, now I’ve the responsibility. I’ve developed my shots as well. From last 4 years, my performances have gone up to a good level, so I want to continue that,” he said.
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