On India vs Pakistan World Cup Clash, Imam-ul-Haq Reveals 2010 Discussion With Babar Azam

02.07.2023 - 12:19 sports.ndtv.com

Star Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq has revealed his discussion with the team's current skipper Babar Azam that took place way back in 2010 over a potential match in India against he hosts.

The batting southpaw said that Babar and he already had plans in mind that the duo wanted to perform well against India in India.

Pakistan will face Rohit Sharma's men on October 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in 2023 ODI World Cup. It is worth noting that Pakistan has never beaten India in an ODI World Cup.

Both the teams have faced each other a total of seven times at the mega event with India winning all the matches. "Playing in India, especially against India, and doing something special (was something) which Babar and I were discussing before 2010," Imam revealed to YouTube channel Grassroots Cricket. "I really believe our one-day team is the most compatible and balanced team.

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