The third match between India and Pakistan is to be played on 2 September in the Asia Cup 2023 tournament. Where the eyes of the whole world are focused on this match. At the same time, there is pressure on the players of both these teams to win this match. For both the teams, this match is more important than the final match.
Indian team captain Rohit Sharma held a press conference about 20 hours before this match. In which he spoke on important questions like team’s preparation, strategy and playing XI regarding this match. During this, Rohit Sharma said about changing his batting and playing style, ‘I have played a different kind of cricket for the last two years and every time the same mistake has been made. I have taken a lot of risk while batting. However, now I will change this approach. Because this has caused losses to the team many times.
Hitman also talked about his responsibilities before the match to be played against Pakistan and said that being a top order batsman, it is my responsibility to give a good start to the team. I can spend as long as possible at the crease. He said that I have been playing international cricket for the last 16 years. I will try to use my experience in the best possible way.
While giving his views on the strategy against Pakistan’s fast bowlers, Rohit Sharma said that we do not have Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah or Haris Rauf in the nets. We are practicing in the nets with the bowlers we have available. Describing Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah or Haris Rauf as the best bowlers, he further said that based on our experience, we will try to bowl better to bowlers like Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah or Haris Rauf.
During this press conference, when Rohit Sharma was asked about the fact that not even a single Asia Cup final has been played between India and Pakistan, Rohit said something which will bring sparkle to the eyes of Indian and Pakistani fans. . Regarding the final match between India and Pakistan, Rohit Sharma said, “Maybe that opportunity will arise this time. Maybe this time we will see the final of Asia Cup between India and Pakistan.”
While giving the fitness update of Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit confirmed his inclusion in the playing 11 and said, “The kind of rhythm Bumrah is seen in is amazing. His comeback after injury during the Ireland series was quite good. His being in such form is very good news for us.”
