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

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

3 things you need to know

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

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

Following a victory by a gigantic margin, Team India gave Pakistan a huge reprieve by beating Sri Lanka the next day. India's win would mean, the NRR factor which might have played a significant role had India lost, has been put to rest, and now the simple equation exists, which is, win the match and get into the 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 the Pak team. As per him, the team should not think about the heavy defeat inflicted by Team India and must relax before the big game against Sri Lanka. He further expressed trust in Babar Azam and feels the captain would have united the team before the Sri Lanka clash.

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

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“If anyone needs special practice, they can take it. Go to pool, relax. Don't touch social media, don't watch television channels. There won't be anything good there because the whole Pakistan is disappointed. Get united. You point fingers at each other 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 the team-high in spirit ahead of the Sri Lanka clash.”