Srinagar: Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has said that it will be major challenge for Pakistan Cricket team to face India in their much-anticipated Asia Cup 2025 clash on September 14.
In an interview, Latif reflected on Pakistan’s recent defeats against Bangladesh and West Indies—teams they were expected to beat—highlighting the daunting task of facing a strong Indian lineup.
“Facing India on September 14 will be a major challenge for Pakistan. I just hope the Asia Cup proceeds smoothly without any issues,” said Latif, stressing the need for stability in the tournament and the team.
“Our cricket is inconsistent… we lost to Bangladesh and the West Indies in matches we should have never lost,” he said. “Our captain may be good, but juggling all three formats isn’t easy. We have the talent, but we’re not making the right decisions yet.”
Pakistan’s preparations for the Asia Cup have been under scrutiny following a surprise 2-1 T20I series loss to Bangladesh. However, the men in green regained some momentum by securing a 2-1 series win against the West Indies.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) recently unveiled the full schedule for the Men’s Asia Cup 2025, set to be hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The tournament, played in the T20 format, will serve as a vital preparatory event for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka next February.