The much-awaited schedule for the Asia Cup 2023 was finally unveiled, sparking excitement among cricket fans. Co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the 50-over tournament promises thrilling encounters as top Asian teams vie for the prestigious title. One of the most anticipated matches is the clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, scheduled to be held in Kandy on September 2. Interestingly, there is a possibility that the two teams might meet each other three times during the event.
Both India and Pakistan are drawn in Group A, and if they both make it to the Super Four stage, another encounter between them could take place. Amidst the growing anticipation, Team India’s head coach Rahul Dravid shared the team’s game plan for the Asia Cup. Dravid emphasized that while the ultimate goal is to win the title, the focus for now is on performing at their best during the group stages.
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“The schedule is out. You have to qualify for the Super Fours to play Pakistan three times. One step at a time, I don’t believe in counting my chickens too much, I know we are going to play Pakistan and Nepal in the first two games, so we need to focus on that. We need to win those games and see where the tournament goes. If we get the opportunity to play them three times, it’s fantastic. That would mean we reach the final of the tournament and hopefully, Pakistan do too,” Rahul Dravid expressed in a video posted by the BCCI.
🎥 With the #AsiaCup2023 fixtures announced, here’s what #TeamIndia Head Coach Rahul Dravid said 🔽 pic.twitter.com/ycEWukD5zW
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 19, 2023
As the team sets its sights on the coveted title, Dravid emphasized the importance of taking it step by step and performing at their best in the earlier stages. The objective is to secure their place in the knockout rounds and eventually compete in the summit clash.
“It would be a great contest, and we certainly want to play right up to the final and win it. But we need to take the first two steps to do that,” Rahul Dravid asserted.
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With the Asia Cup 2023 drawing closer, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the thrilling encounters that will showcase the skills and talent of the best teams in Asia. The battle for the title promises to be intense, and every team, including India, will look to leave no stone unturned in their quest for glory.
