Aaqib Javed has expressed confidence in Pakistan’s pace trio of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf for the upcoming Champions Trophy clash against India. He emphasized sticking to their strength in fast bowling rather than relying on spin options, contrasting with India’s spin-heavy attack. Drawing parallels to the dominant Pakistani pace attack of the 90s, Javed highlighted the trio’s potential to be match-winners. He dismissed the notion of India having an advantage due to prior experience at the Dubai stadium, emphasizing the equal footing of both teams. Javed also stressed the importance of maintaining fitness levels in 50-over cricket, debunking the idea of adopting a T20 mindset in ODIs. He underscored the enduring pressure and intensity of India-Pakistan matches, regardless of past results, as a defining aspect of the rivalry. Javed’s remarks reflect Pakistan’s readiness to face India with a strong pace-centric approach.
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