'It’s a game of immense pressure': Babar Azam ahead of India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 match

Pakistan captain Babar Azam opened up on the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash scheduled to take place on June 9 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in East Meadow, New York. Both the teams are currently in the USA where India will start their campaign against Ireland on June 5 and Pakistan will face hosts the United States on June 6.

Babar Azam said that the India vs Pakistan cricket match is a game of immense pressure and to get things easier you need to keep your head cool. 

“We know the Pakistan-India fixture generates more discussion than any other match. There is a different vibe altogether for this fixture, and there’s a lot of excitement too not just among players but also among the fans,” Babar said in a PCB podcast on Sunday.

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“Wherever you go in the world, you’ll have people talking about the India-Pakistan match with everyone supporting their country. Every fan eagerly waits for this fixture and focuses on this one particular match.

Babar also opened up on the expectations and nervousness around the India vs Pakistan clash. 

“Obviously, the expectations and the hype around this match causes some nervousness. It all comes down to how you handle it and the more you focus on the basics, the easier it will be for you as a player.

“It’s a game of immense pressure, and if you keep your head cool, stay calm and trust your hard work and skills, things will be easier,” Babar added.

Both India and Pakistan have played seven T20 World Cup matches against each other where Pakistan managed to win a single game in 2021 by 10 wickets under the leadership of Babar Azam. In the last India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Australia, Virat Kohli played one of the best innings of his life that helped India to beat the arch-rivals by four wickets. Kohli played the winning knock of 82 runs in 53 balls. 

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