Ind vs Pak is not be all and end all of ODI World Cup: Pakistan Team Director
Updated On: 06 July, 2023 08:11 AM IST | Karachi | PTI
"I don`t think Pakistan and India is the be all of the World Cup," Arthur told a Pakistani YouTube channel `Cricket Baaz`
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Pakistan`s marquee October 15 clash against arch-rivals India in Ahmedabad might be huge from perspective of fans on both sides of the border but it is certainly not the "be all and end all" from cricketing point of view, reckons Team Director and head coach Mickey Arthur. Arthur understands the hype surrounding the clash but for him, it will be like any other game where one would gain or lose two points. "I don`t think Pakistan and India is the be all of the World Cup," Arthur told a Pakistani YouTube channel `Cricket Baaz`.
"From a fan`s perspective, from the viewpoint of the emotions and relations between the two countries, one can understand the interest it generates and emotions that go with it. But from a cricket point of view I think it will be about doing well against all teams if you want to win the World Cup," the South African added. Arthur was intent on playing down the pressure quotient and in fact has already started the mental games stating that pressure would be on India. "The expectations from the Indian team will be very high in the World Cup. They are a good side and how well they perform will depend on their ability to absorb the pressure that will come from playing at home," he said. Arthur said he was also looking forward to the game but to see how Pakistan can cope with the pressure.
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