Srinagar: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has said that Pakistan senior cricketers don’t play modern day cricket and that makes India favourites for the ICC Champions Trophy -2025 clssh between the two.
India and Pakistan are set to clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A at the Dubai International Stadium and Irfan Pathan beleives India are clear favourites.
Pathan said the intent-less cricket played by Pakistan’s senior batters is their biggest problem heading into the match against India.
“When it comes to Pakistan, look, they have plenty of problems in the team,” Pathan was quoted by PTI.
“As far as some of the senior guys (are concerned), they don’t play that kind of aggressive modern-day cricket, especially in white-ball cricket. So, can they change it? It’s very difficult.
“But more than the weaknesses and the strengths, it’s all about the India-Pakistan occasion. Whoever handles the occasion really well, that team wins,” he said.
Pathan said the Indian side is better placed to handle pressure situations.
“What we have seen in the recent past with the Indian team, we know how to handle a tough situation and the big occasion as well. As far as the talent is concerned, we are far ahead, especially in one-day cricket,” he said.