Ravichandran Ashwin has spotlighted Pakistan as a strong favorite alongside India for the Asia Cup 2023 ahead of Pakistan’s opener against Nepal in Multan.
The Indian veteran cricketer brushed Sri Lanka aside despite rising to the crown in the previous tournament, which was in the T20 format, to draw focus on India and Pakistan as the leading title contenders.
Ashwin stated in a video posted on his YouTube channel that the success of Pakistan is contingent upon the consistent performance of Pakistan captain Babar Azam and wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan in the forthcoming days.
The two talismans are currently in a rich vein of form, with consistent batting performances in the middle order that will make Pakistan a formidable team for the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup.
Their recent outstanding performances will set up an exciting match as you Watch India vs Pakistan Asia cup 2023 in USA.
India’s archrivals have always produced exceptional fast bowlers thanks to tape-ball cricket. But it is Pakistan’s exposure to different leagues has been a major reason for their re-emergence in recent years.
Apart from the PSL, which has honed superb players, over 60 Pakistani players were drafted in the BBL. Ashwin noted Pakistan’s squad depth as the other reason why they’ll impress as you watch Asia Cup 2023 in USA.
This year’s tournament begins today with the ICC ODI table-toppers facing the tournament’s debutants, Nepal, in a Group-A match at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan is coming into the tournament oozing confidence after a 3-0 whitewash against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka, which earned them the top spot in the ICC ODI team rankings.
