Shoaib Akhtar has given Pakistan some amusing advice on how to beat India in Sunday’s T20 World Cup encounter in Dubai.
He also suggested that Virat Kohli not use his Instagram account and that team mentor MS Dhoni not come out and bat himself.
“Give sleeping pills to India first. Second, stop Virat Kohli from using Instagram for two days (chuckles). And third, ask MS Dhoni to not come to bat himself, I am telling you he’s still the most in-form batter.” Shoaib Akhtar said
Shoaib Akhtar then took a serious tone and offered his counsel. He urged Pakistan’s openers to get off to a solid start, avoid dot balls, and keep their innings on track. He also told the bowling assault that they needed to be aggressive while defending a high score.
“Pakistan needs to open in a manner where you can get a good start. Then, Pakistan will have to avoid dot balls, play run-a-ball for 5-6 overs then take the strike rate up. And when it comes to bowling, if you have a good total, then make sure you are out there and take wickets.” Akhtar added
Seven of India’s eight T20Is versus Pakistan have been wins, with five of those being at the World Cup. The Men in Green have yet to win a World Cup match against their arch-rivals, whether in T20Is or ODIs.
Shoaib Akhtar
Shoaib Akhtar named Asif Ali as Pakistan’s trump card for the match when asked. The 30-year-old right-handed hitter has 344 runs at an average of 16.38 and a strike rate of 123.74 in 29 T20Is for Pakistan.
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