Published 12:13 IST, September 14th 2023

'Pakistan is disappointed': Ramiz Raja cautions Babar Azam after Asia Cup defeat vs India

Ahead of the virtual semi final game against Sri Lanka, former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja had a few things to say to the Babar Azam led team.

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After wins over Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Team India has successfully booked its slot in final of Asia Cup 2023. w focus is on Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan game, as it has become a virtual semi-final of tournament. battle between hosts will take place on September 14, 2023.

3 things you need to kw

  • Team India is through to final of Asia Cup 2023
  • India defeated both Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Super 4s st
  • Sri Lanka and Pakistan will battle it out for remaining finalist's position

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Pakistan and Sri Lanka to lock horns for Asia Cup 2023 finalist's position

Following a victory by a gigantic margin, Team India gave Pakistan a huge reprieve by beating Sri Lanka next day. India's win would mean, NRR factor which might have played a significant role had India lost, has been put to rest, and w simple equation exists, which is, win match and get into final. So, who will it be? 

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Ramiz Raja's advice to Pak team ahead of Sri Lanka clash

While it is anybody's game, former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja laid out some words of wisdom for Pak team. As per him, team should t think about heavy defeat inflicted by Team India and must relax before big game against Sri Lanka. He furr expressed trust in Babar Azam and feels captain would have united team before Sri Lanka clash.

“India have given Pakistan a ray of hope with win over Sri Lanka. w we've to see if Pakistan can take benefit from that, or wher y will be low on spirits because of defeat against India. y need some time off game, y have to be mentally switched off, and y got a reserve day. y've got a good two-day rest period where y shouldn't think of cricket or defeat but get toger and talk,” said Ramiz on his official YouTube channel.

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“If anyone needs special practice, y can take it. Go to pool, relax. Don't touch social media, don't watch television channels. re won't be anything good re because whole Pakistan is disappointed. Get united. You point fingers at each or after such defeats, that too against India. That shouldn't happen. I'm sure Babar Azam has united this team really well, and his work is to assure his players and get team-high in spirit ahead of Sri Lanka clash.”

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11:40 IST, September 14th 2023