Mumbai : India is all set for Asia Cup 2018 which is scheduled on 15th September, whereas Bangladesh is taking Sri Lanka in its opening match which is held in Dubai. Menwhile most awaited cricket match between India V/S Pakistan will take on 19th September. Matches between this two countries is the most discussed among the fans. Once again the contest will be keenly followed by cricketing fans around the world.
Meanwhile India’s inform batsman who is also know as run machine captain Virat Kohli is not a part of this tournament. Well having rested for the tournament, it will be the advantage for the Pakistan team feels pace baller Hasasn Ali.
“There is no need for comparison with Virat Kohli. He is my senior. He is a legend. I focus on my fitness because that brings me consistency,” Ali was quoted as saying on www.icc-cricket.com.
Despite Kohli’s absence, Hasan Ali is wary of the threat posed by some of the other players in the Indian cricket team.
“Yes, there is an advantage for us that the way Virat Kohli can handle pressure, someone else who comes in his place might not be able to.”
In 2017 both the team met in finals of Champion Trophy were Pakistan clinched the Title.
“We are on top right now. [India] are under pressure from the previous defeat.
“In UAE, these are our conditions, we have the home advantage as we have been playing here for long, and are aware of how to use the conditions,” Hasan Ali added.
