According to Ravi Shastri, Pakistan has closed the gap on favorite India.

India is the favorite since they have the strongest team since 2011 and a skipper who is more accustomed to the conditions. Although Pakistan has closed the distance between the two teams, it’s still imperative to play your best. Shastri underlines how crucial it is to maintain composure and approach the game as if it were any other. The psychologically tough folks often perform better under duress and in critical situations. Before an India-Pakistan game, Shastri warns against relying on form because the hard-headed, mentally tough players will emerge and catapult them if they do well. Read More…

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