India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: "Not In Our Hands..." - Babar Azam Left Disappointed With Toss Outcome Against India

02.09.2023 - 10:05 sports.ndtv.com

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat during the Asia Cup 2023 match against Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Rohit's Pakistan counterpart - Babar Azam - was left disappointed at the outcome as he would have opted to bat as well but made it clear that they will do their best to make the most of the situation.

Pakistan made no changes to their playing XI which comprehensively defeated Nepal in the first match of the competition. (India vs Pakistan, Live Updates) "We would have batted first, but toss is not in our hands.

We have played a lot of cricket here, so we know the conditions. Top teams are playing so Asia Cup is good. We'll try to do our best.

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