"Team India Is Much Better": Yograj Singh Ahead Of Asia Cup Clash vs Pakistan

02.09.2023 - 08:11 sports.ndtv.com

Former cricketer Yograj Singh reckons that India will win against Pakistan in their opening game of the Asia Cup 2023 as they are much a better team.

The men in Blue will take on Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in their Asia Cup 2023 opener on Saturday.

Fans from around the world wait with bated breath for the dream India-Pakistan clash. Yet another chapter to this storied rivalry is all set to be added when India takes on Pakistan at the Asia Cup on September 2.

Ahead of the match, Yograj spoke to ANI and said, "If we compare the Indian and Pakistan teams then I think that Team India is much better and it's difficult to defeat Team India.

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