Both India and Pakistan are drawn in the similar team (A), and can meet once more in the event that they qualify within the Super Fours. The ultimate of the event takes position on September 17 in Colombo.
India’s head trainer Rahul Dravid stated the joy surrounding the possible encounters with Pakistan however emphasised his option to the event, taking it “one game at a time.”
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While he stated {that a} ultimate towards Pakistan could be an intense combat, Dravid emphasised the significance of specializing in each and every step of the adventure.
Ahead of the second one Test towards West Indies, Dravid reiterated his goal to take on the Asia Cup methodically, emphasizing that going through Pakistan within the ultimate would certainly provide an enchanting contest.
“The agenda is out and you have got to qualify for the Super4s to play Pakistan 3 times, so one step at a time. I do not consider in counting my chickens an excessive amount of. I need to play one sport at a time,” said Dravid.
“We know we have to play Pakistan and Nepal in the first two games, we need to focus on that, we need to play good cricket, we need to win those games and then see where the tournament goes. If we get the opportunity to play them three times, I think that is fantastic, that means we reach the final of the tournament and hopefully Pakistan reach the final as well.”
“That will be a great contest and great for us and we certainly aim to do that, we certainly want to play right up to the final and win that final but we have to take the first two steps before,” he added.
Pakistan, India and Nepal are in Group Some time Group B accommodates Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Except for Nepal, the opposite 5 countries have certified for the Cricket World Cup in India, beginning in October.