Former India batsman, Aakash Chopra shared ideas with the Indian batsmen earlier than the beginning of the second high-voltage match within the Asia Cup 2023 and mentioned that Rohit Sharma-led Males in Blue ought to look ahead to taking part in the ball, not the bowlers.

Whereas talking on his official YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra requested the Indian batsmen to not lose multiple wicket within the first 15 overs or it could be troublesome for the Males in Blue.

The 45-year-old praised the Pakistani tempo assault and mentioned that the Males in Inexperienced have an amazing bowling assault with the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf.

“Towards Pakistan’s pacers, play the ball and never the bowler. Don’t lose multiple wicket within the first 15 overs. Shaheen Shah Afridi is staying rent-free in our minds in the intervening time. It’s the reality that he’s taking part in on our minds and he’s not alone. Let’s be trustworthy, he has Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf alongside him. When this trio assaults collectively, they encompass you. Our coach used to inform us that you simply don’t should play the bowler, a ball solely goes to return out of his hand and you need to play that ball. So neglect the bowler’s fame,” Aakash Chopra mentioned.

The Second Factor Is To Assault The Fifth Bowler: Aakash Chopra on India Vs Pakistan

The previous India participant additional gave tricks to the Indian facet and requested them to assault the fifth bowler if the workforce may deal with the primary 15 overs below immense stress from the Pakistani quick bowlers.

“The second factor is to assault the fifth bowler. If you’ll be able to handle the primary 15 overs, then put the fifth bowler below immense stress. It might be Mohammad Nawaz or Faheem Ashraf, whoever it’s, go after him.

“You must present intent someplace. You shouldn’t do it in opposition to the brand new ball as a result of you have to respect the risk in entrance of you. So give respect to the new-ball bowlers and hit the fifth bowler. Put them below stress, in order that Agha Salman involves bowl, after which you may truly capitalize,” Aakash Chopra added.

Rohit Sharma-led India will face off in opposition to Baba Azam’s Pakistan within the third Tremendous 4 match of the Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday (September tenth) at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.