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Asia Cup 2023

'Kal pata chal jayega jab 30-3 honge' - Fans react as Ravi Shastri claims current Indian team is strongest since 2011

Ravi Shastri said that the game will be nothing short of a spectacle if we take into consideration, the star power between two sides.

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India and Pakistan will go up against each other in the Asia Cup. The Asian rivals will look to entertain the cricket-loving Sri Lankan public in Pallekele. When it comes to the clash of the subcontinent giants, it will be nothing less than a spectacle. There is a threat of rain on September 2 but the fans from all around the world will be hoping that the rain stays away.

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Ahead of the big game, Ravi Shastri said that India would be favourite but Pakistan have made tremendous improvements and brought the gulf closer between the two teams. Shastri said that India's setup at present is the best since 2011 and under Rohit Sharma, it gave the Men in Blue an edge over the Men in Green.

In an India-Pakistan game, it is about who handles pressure better -Ravi Shastri

"I would say India start as favourites. This is their strongest team since 2011, this mix of players," Shastri said. "And a captain who is seasoned, who understands the terrain better than most. Shastri said. "Having said that, Pakistan have narrowed the gap. Pakistan's batters' ability to play spin and also a fiery pace attack should hold them in good stead.

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Seven-eight years , there was a gap if you looked at the strength of both teams and man-to-man. But Pakistan have narrowed it down. They are a very good side, so you have to be on top of your game." Shastri added. Shastri said temperament rather than form will be the deciding factor by which team takes the game.

"When you look at the mix of players on either side, they are fabulous. And it will be a spectacle. In an India-Pakistan game, it is about who handles pressure better, who is calmer, whose thought process is clear. Those are the guys who will come through on those big occasions. Shastri further said. The 2022 T20 World Cup between the two sides at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was a sight to behold.

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