Wasim Akram, a renowned cricketer for Pakistan, declined to declare any team as the “favorite” to win the Asia Cup in 2023. Notably, the ACC tournament will command attention as co-hosts Pakistan will play Nepal in the opening game on August 30 at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
Wasim Akram, who is a member of the event’s illustrious commentary team, emphasized the significance of having a 50-over Asia Cup before the widely awaited ODI World Cup, which will take place in India in October-November. Given that the path would be difficult for all players, the bowling legend declined to declare any team as the “favorite.”
“Having a 50-over Asia Cup is a wonderful idea by ACC because the World Cup comes soon after it. It’s a lengthy competition; you can’t just win one game and get to the semifinals. To rise to the top, you must win games. Game by game is how it must be done. Additionally, the competition (this time) is a 50-over match rather than a T20 match, thus a different mindset and level of fitness would be needed, according to Wasim Akram, who was reported by Indian Express.
Last time, Sri Lanka won the competition against our predictions of an India versus Pakistan final. Anyone can win on their day because all three teams are competitive. Also competing are other teams. Even though India had qualified for the final the previous time Sri Lanka won the match, he continued.
The World Cup is coming up, so this is a practice match: Wasim Akram
Akram went on to talk about the team India roster and how the think tank has supported several leaders for the white-ball forms. Additionally, he said that although the Men in Blue appear balanced, they would not have it as easy as the other competitors throughout the ACC event.4
“I believe that team India is attempting new things, including a new skipper and new players, particularly in the T20 format. Their team is well-rounded. However, no team, including India, would find it simple. The players from each of the six nations are eager to be seen. Before the big one, the World Cup, this is a practice match, according to Akram.
At the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, on September 2, India will face off against archrival Pakistan.
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