Srinagar: Former Pakistan pacer Umar Gul has said that despite Team India looking stronger than Pakistan cricket team on paper, in T20 cricket a single performance can change whole scenario.
“We should support the Pakistan team. The Indian team looks strong, but in T20 cricket, one good batting or bowling performance can turn the match,” Gul was quoted as saying.
He further highlighted Pakistan’s historical reliance on bowling strength in major tournament victories while also pointing out the absence of several big names in the upcoming event.
“All the major tournaments Pakistan has won have come through the bowlers. Fans will surely miss stars like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma in this event,” he added.
The 2025 Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format as a build-up to the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February. Eight teams will compete for the continental title, divided into two groups.
Pakistan and India have been placed in Group A alongside the UAE and Oman, while Group B consists of Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong.
The tournament kicks off on September 9 with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong in the opener. Pakistan will begin their campaign against Oman on September 12, followed by a much-anticipated clash with arch-rivals India on September 14.