"Don't Know What Is Going Around The World": Jasprit Bumrah Ahead Of Pakistan Clash

Ahead of representing his country in coloured cricket for the first time before his home crowd, and, that, too, in the ongoing World Cup against traditional rivals Pakistan, India's bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah said he backs his strengths and skills and doesn't think much about the results. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the high-octane clash with Pakistan on Saturday, the tearaway said during India's previous match against Afghanistan, the ball was coming really well on the bat from the very first over, which is why the pacers tried to hit hard lengths in a bid to induce batters into playing "difficult shots".

The world's largest cricket amphitheatre, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, will present the perfect stage for the two nations to renew their cricketing rivalry on a weekend.

While the hosts would look to continue their unbeaten run in the quadrennial showpiece and, more importantly, hold on to their bragging rights of not losing to their arch-rivals in seven World Cup matches against them, Pakistan are eyeing their first victory against their neighbours in the tournament.

Both teams have made a strong start to the tournament, winning their previous two matches, which would make for an even more exciting contest come Saturday.

Speaking exclusively to Star Sports' "Follow the Blues" show, Bumrah and ex-India cricketer former assistant coach, Sanjay Bangar, shared their thoughts on the big clash.

Sharing his excitement about playing in front of his home crowd for the first time in a World Cup, Bumrah said, "I just go with my preparation, I go with the process that I feel is right to read the wickets and try to find the best answers that work on those wickets. As simple as that. I am not thinking