‘Will definitely give a key performance..’ – Former World Cup winner predicts highest run scorer as well as wicket taker in India vs Pakistan clash

Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja opened up on the importance of India spinner Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the much-awaited India vs Pakistan set to be played in Ahmedabad on October 14. After witnessing Pakistan’s struggle against the wrist spinner, the team added the wrist spinner. Raja cites reasons for Babar Azam’s ODI World Cup struggles, emphasizing challenges in scoring runs.

In a conversation on JioCinema’s daily show ‘#AAKASHVANI’, former Pakistan cricketer, Ramiz Raja explained why Babar Azam has been struggling to put runs on the board. “Babar Azam needs to shine and put some important runs on the board. It could be the case that he may be under pressure and that might be making him freeze and not be his usual self.”

Virat Kohli will emerge as the leading run-scorer in the India vs Pakistan match: Ramiz Raja

The 1992 World Cup winner advises Virat to clear his mind, adopt a fresh perspective, and seize opportunities. As per Ramiz, the star India batter has the confidence to deliver a standout performance in a World Cup match. Crucially, the former India batter is a formidable batter with a polished game in all aspects, displaying class and quality. Overcoming this mental obstacle and avoiding thoughts of failure is paramount.

Raja predicts Virat Kohli as the top run-scorer in the India-Pakistan fixture, expressing his belief. He also believes that it will be Kuldeep Yadav who will be the highest wicket-taker in the epic clash. In addition, to this, the match is expected to be an epic contest between bat as well as bowl.

“I believe Virat Kohli will be the highest run-getter and will definitely give a key performance because of how well he does against them. Also, Pakistan’s bowling attack suits Kohli as well. I also think that Kuldeep Yadav will be the highest wicket-taker. And I believe Yadav’s inclusion in the team has been done keeping Pakistan in mind because they struggle against wrist spin.”