The former Pakistan batsman has revealed the most ideal playing for the Pakistan cricket team, before they take Indians for the second time in the Asia Cup 2025, marking the start of Super -4 for both teams.
India once played against Pakistan in group-phase sports, as both rivals were placed in the same group due to a deal between broadcasters and the Asian Cricket Council. However, now that both teams have made it through the Super -4 stage, they will again have a face -off, which is determined on 21 September.
After the controversial no-handshake line with Indian players in the final encounter, the match will intensify with the increasing tension between the players.
Rashid Latif left his Pakistan playing XI for the Super -4 competition
Former Pakistani batsman, Rashid Latif, has revealed a playing XI, according to him, the ideal for the upcoming game against India. Playing XI has seen some changes from men’s general playing XI in Green.
The former player has dropped the choice of opener Sahibzada Farhan and picked for batsman Hussain Talat instead. However, his biggest change in playing XI is swap in batting roles.
Rashid Latif game xi: Mohammad Haris, Hasan Nawaz, Fakhar Zaman, Sam Ayub, Hussain Talat, Salman Aga, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyy Mukim, Abrar Ahmed and Haris Rauf.
The top scorer Sahibzada Farhan overtook the knockout stages against India
Opener Sahibzada Farhan, the opener for the Pakistan team, was the highest scorer for rivals against men in blue in group-phase. He scored 40 runs and was the backbone of his innings.
The former player suggested that Sahibzada Farhan should be removed from the XI from playing, and in return, Mohammad Haris, who was well played in the Asia Cup opener in the top order, should be promoted the order.
He has also suggested to put opener Sam Ayub in a new position, as he has kept him in NO. 4 position. The batsman has been fantastic with the ball; However, his form has been related to the bat. Ayub has three ducks in the last three matches.
Pakistan has canceled its press conference before the Super -4 match
Just before the India vs Pakistan game in the Super -4 stage, PCB has directed him to cancel the press conference, which was to be held before the much awaited game.
The press conference has been canceled, as it seems to be a silent rebellion against the Asian Cricket Council as well as the ICC, which does not listen to their demands after the game of India vs Pakistan Group-Charan.
Pakistan will monitor the top two places in the table of points, as they wish to go on the feature in the finals, which is scheduled on 28 September.
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