We Are Not A One-Man Side, Says Babar Ahead Of Pak-India Asia Cup Match.

LAHORE -- Local residents and cricket fans, who have travelled for the event, will head to the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today (Sunday) and those unable to attend the match will be glued in front of their television screens at 7:00 pm, when Pakistan and India go toe-to-toe in a mouth-watering Group A fixture of the ACC T20 Asia Cup 2022.

Provided both the sides progress to the Super Four stage from Group A, which also includes Hong Kong, they will meet again on Sunday, 4 September, with one eye on the 11 September final. However, before reaching the final, they will have to overcome the challenges of the top-two sides from Group B, which comprise Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Before the start of the tournament, both the sides have injury concerns. Pakistan are without Shaheen Shah Afridi, while there is a question mark on Mohammad Wasim Junior's participation, whereas India are without Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel.

However, the absence of these players will not reduce the competitiveness between the two sides who will be aiming to make a winning start to the competition. Sunday's match will also be the first time the two sides will meet following their clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 at the same venue when Pakistan won by 10 wickets.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam: 'I know there is tremendous excitement in both the countries but for us, it is just another game. Our preparations have been excellent and we will take the field oozing with confidence.

'Our victory over India 11 months ago at the same venue is a good reference point, but that's all. While we will continue to reflect on it positively, Sunday and any other smatches down the line will be new fixtures that will be played in new conditions.

'I have always believed you don't need any additional motivation to play and perform for Pakistan. Representing your country at a global stage itself is a huge honour and pride, and the objective is always to make the country proud.

'We have a squad full of...