Pakistan legend Waqar Younis has made an enormous declare forward of the facet’s Asia Cup matches towards arch-rivals India. The two Asian neighbours will probably be towards one another as soon as once more within the continental event on September 2 at Kandy, Sri Lanka. Such is the format of the event that each the edges will face one another a minimum of twice with a risk of a 3rd recreation additionally on the playing cards. Citing Pakistan’s win over India within the 2017 Champions Trophy remaining at The Oval, Waqar mentioned that Pakistan may beat India anyplace.

“Play well as simple as that,” suggested Waqar to Pakistan staff on technique for giant matches. He made the assertion whereas talking on the Asia Cup trophy unveiling programme in Lahore on Wednesday.

“In our time, we did not win many major tournaments against India. But the good thing is that these boys have started winning against India in big matches recently. That’s a good sign. The monkey is off the back now. So, given the talent we have in our team, if we can play to our potential, I don’t see any reason why they can’t beat India. It doesn’t matter where they play. If we can beat them at The Oval, we can beat them anywhere. Talent is there, just go out there and play like we are tigers. Let’s put it that way,” the Pakistan legend added.

In the earlier version of the Asia Cup in 2022, India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets within the event opener. Pakistan bounced again and beat India by an equal margin when the groups confronted one another for the second time within the event.