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Cricket rivalry resumes as Pakistan plays India at Asia Cup
    2018-09-20  08:53    Shenzhen Daily

PAKISTAN captain Sarfraz Ahmed was taking nothing for granted as one of the most famous rivalries in world cricket resumed when his team played India in an Asia Cup group match later yesterday.

The United Arab Emirates has been the host venue for Pakistan in international cricket since a 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team bus.

Pakistan won the last encounter between the two rivals — a huge 180-run victory over India in the final of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.

But Ahmed, who has won 18 out of 25 games as Pakistan’s ODI captain, isn’t getting over-confident.

“You could say it is Pakistan’s home ground, but the conditions here are the same for all the teams,” Ahmed said. “The weather is similar to India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and the pitches too are playing the same way. So it isn’t a home ground for any team. It is equal for all.”

Both teams beat qualifier Hong Kong in their opening matches of the Asia Cup and have entered the Super Four stage. Pakistan won by eight wickets Sunday chasing 116, while India was pushed hard before registering a 26-run triumph Tuesday.

The tournament, which ends with the final in Dubai on Sept. 28, has drawn some criticism from the two rivals over the Super Four scheduling.

Ahmed appeared annoyed at Pakistan having to play in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, while India stays in Dubai.

“Playing two consecutive matches is always difficult, ” said Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan, who scored 127 runs in the win over Hong Kong. (SD-Agencies)

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