T20 World Cup 2024: 'It's a different India' - Former Pakistan captain thinks 'significant' Bowling Attack bolstered India

Former Pakistan captain Mishbah-ul-Haq acknowledges the stature of the Indian team and feels they have significantly bolstered their bowling.

India will be hoping to showcase their prowess in the upcoming T20 World Cup next month. After a heartbreak in the 50-over World Cup last year, Rohit Sharma and his boys will be desperate to make amends.

And in their quest for the World Cup, India will have to deal Pakistan, as the arch-rivals are set to lock horns in a group stage match. India will be up against Pakistan on June 9 in New York.

But ahead of the match, Misbah-ul-Haq has heaped praises on Team India. He has particularly stressed the way the bowling unit has evolved for the Men in Blue and thinks the quality has increased significantly.

"It's a different Indian team now, a skilful team with a very powerful bowling lineup. The batting has always been strong, but the quality of their fast bowling has really elevated their game. With bowlers like Bumrah, Shami, Siraj, and the all-round abilities of Hardik Pandya, the quality of Indian cricket has increased significantly. Their ability to handle pressure has improved too," Misbah said during the Star Sports Press Room show.

Misbah also believes teams like Australia manage to stay composed in pressure situation, which is significantly tougher for Pakistan and India as there is already a massive expectation from the people of respective nations.

"Teams like Pakistan, India, and other Asian teams face immense pressure from their huge populations and high expectations. This pressure can affect performance significantly. It's something India has struggled with in the last few mega events, where they haven't been able to finish strong," he added.

"For Australia, this isn't as big of an issue, but for Pakistan and India, playing under such intense pressure is a major challenge. It's interesting to see how these teams will manage it in the future. India, especially, will need to find ways to overcome this mounting pressure if they want to succeed in upcoming events," Misbah concluded.