T20 World Cup: Lawson wants 'lucky' Pakistan to be fearless in remaining matches.

SYDNEY -- Geoff Lawson, the former head coach of Pakistan Cricket team and ex-Australian cricketer, feels that Pakistan was lucky to get through to the semi-finals of the ongoing T20 World Cup but now they are capable of winning the title.

In an exclusive interview to media in Sydney on Wednesday, the 64-year-old said that Pakistan should play without fear of consequences in the semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday.

'Predictable in the unpredictability as ever,' Lawson said while talking about Pakistan's journey in the tournament.

'And, lucky to get through the semi-finals. We know that they can be brilliant on their day. And I think the bowling has been fairly brilliant. The batting just let them down a little bit bought

'Now, through to the semi-finals, now they're certainly capable of winning this cup.'

Lawson, who represented Australia in 46 Tests and 79 ODIs, added that the great paradox about Pakistani players is that sometimes they can look so controlled when they're under pressure and other times a bit of panic looks like it's set in.

'I had this feeling that they've got through the panic, they've got to the semi-final. They're very lucky to be there. And then somehow it doesn't matter what happens now. It's a bonus being in the semi-final,' he said.

When asked what his advice would be to Pakistan team ahead of the semi-final against New Zealand, the former cricketer said that it's about being relaxed.

'The SCG will have plenty of pace in it. I know it's got a reputation of spinning but it'll be fast and back those opening bowlers. Get fast bowlers and try to dominate the game with your bowlers,' he added.

Replying to a question, Geoff Lawson said that Babar and Rizwan are top players and they have won several games for Pakistan.

He added that it's been a bit of a surprise that the Babar doesn't seem to be hitting the ball that well.

'And, maybe it is just the stress of the tournament. It's trying to make it to the semi-finals and all that pressure of expectations that you should be in the semi-finals. Hopefully now having got through that, that expectation, he can just relax,' he said.

He agreed that being captain in Pakistan is not an easy task as they are always under pressure.

'Captains have always felt the weight of the nation on their shoulders, particularly when...