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ICC World Cup 2019: This India team intimidates Pakistan: Waqar Younis

ICC World Cup 2019: This India team intimidates Pakistan: Waqar Younis, the former captain

India beat Pakistan by 89 runs

London, June 19: Former Pakistan pacer and captain Waqar Younis said the India under Virat Kohli intimidated Pakistan in the ICC World Cup 2019 while citing the massive difference between the two sides. India beat Pakistan by 89 runs at Old Trafford to make it a 7-0 scoreline in World Cups.

"In the last few years, there's been a massive difference between India and Pakistan and again it showed at Old Trafford. Pakistan are still trying to rely on talent alone, while with India it's all about teamwork. They all know their roles, and they execute them superbly. We had good sides in the 1990s, but now I think this India team intimidates Pakistan," wrote Younis in his coloumn for the ICC website.

"When Pakistan teams head into these games, they are always under pressure and feel like they're the weaker team. That culture needs to change first, and then the fitness level needs to match the Indian players," he said.

Younis also said Pakistan bowlers did not bowl in the right areas against Indian batsman. "Of course, Sarfaraz got it wrong at the toss; especially when you're playing two spinners and you decide to bowl first.

"More than that though, I feel that they got it wrong with the ball in hand. They struggled to put the ball in good areas on a regular basis, and it was easy pickings for the Indian batsmen. India have very classy batsmen, let's not forget. They wait for the bad ball, and didn't have to do much against the Pakistan attack given the inconsistency in the length.

Younis had a word of praise for Mohammad Amir as the pacer picked up three wickets. "Amir was the only one who created a bit of pressure by bowling a good length. I feel English conditions actually suit him the most because there's always something there for him. He knows how to bowl on these pitches. Amir has come back with a bang and he's now bowling really well, finding a nice rhythm.

"But elsewhere, that venom is not really there and the pace is down. I would now try and bring one of the youngsters back into the team. In this Pakistan bowling attack, there's no real pace apart from Wahab. When you look around at the other teams, they have guys that can bowl 140kph, so maybe Hasnain is the way to go up front with the new ball," he said.

Younis said Pakistan should now regroup for the remaining games instead of keep mourning the loss. "The good thing is Pakistan now have one week off before the next game against South Africa.

"They'll have time to go back and reflect on the mistakes that have been made, and what needs to change. The South Africans are also down, so it's a match between two teams that have not really justified their potential yet.

"All is not lost, despite the blow of this latest defeat. I feel that if Pakistan win all four games, there's still a chance they go through. The chances of that happening are low now, but it's simply a case of starting to win games first and then see where you are later in the tournament," he said.

Story first published: Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 12:52 [IST]
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