Pakistan’s previous international cricket captain, Misbah-ul-Haq, noticed that India has not been able to secure the ICC Champions Trophy. Their efforts have been lacking lately. T20 World Cup 2024 is around the corner, and the pressure is on the captain and his teammates.
Nations like India and Pakistan face more severe issues (particularly in the knockout stage). To counter these issues, they need to choose their lineups carefully.
Misbah Talks About India’s Recent ICC Struggles
India‘s showcases in ICC competitions have stimulated interest. The team has not taken the title since they claimed the Champions Trophy in 2013. Despite the fact that India advanced through the ICC World Cup ODI competitions at a solid speed, they startlingly lost against Australia in the finals. They had been accused of choking once again.
Misbah was greatly impressed by the Indians, comparing their current team with strength but also with good bowling led by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohamed Siraj, and Mohamed Shami. He remarked how the Indian seam attack was a major factor in their success. They have improved significantly in this department
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The Ability to Counter Stress and Mental Mindset
Misbah heralded Australia‘s capacity to manage the strain compared with India during high-pressure games, zeroing in on the latter’s psychological predominance. He was of the view that teams, such as India and Pakistan, need to find ways of adapting to pressures from their immense populations. The exclusive requirements of their compatriots are more uplifted during the knockout phases of the opposition.
According to Misbah, it was disappointing that no Indian team finished a competition on a high note. Despite leading the table at the halfway mark, the players may lack the necessary mental skills to play through the choke moments. He laid emphasis on seizing up the process that will aid in dealing with pressure, most commonly in ICC knockout matches, for the upcoming event to be possible.
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M. Amir Being Roped Back into the Pakistan Squad
After retiring, Mohammad Amir is back playing for the T20 World Cup Pakistan team. Misbah stressed that Amir’s experience and the canny handling of pressure in matches against India are some of the game’s pivotal aspects. He mentioned the differences in Amir’s bowling compared to previous years and pointed out his capabilities.
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