Asia Cup 2018: India Without Virat Kohli Will Still be Dangerours – Faheem Ashraf

Jan 9, 2019 at 3:43 PM

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Asia Cup 2018: India Without Virat Kohli Will Still be Dangerours – Faheem Ashraf

Pakistan all-rounder Faheem Ashraf admitted Virat Kohli less India is still a very dangerous side and they are not taking them lightly in the upcoming Asia Cup 2018.

Meanwhile, the two neighbouring countries will clash on September 19 at Dubai International Stadium. This is the first time they will play against each other since the Champions Trophy last year. Pakistan defeated India to lift the trophy for the first time in England.

However, Faheem Ashraf admitted that India will be dangerous even without Virat Kohli. He also added that this is a dream for every player to feature in this game.

Even without Virat Kohli, India are a world-class team and no one can take them lightly,” said Faheem. “Every Pakistan player has dreams and hopes of playing against India and to perform well in that match,” he added.

Virat Kohli, Asia Cup
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Speaking on Pakistan’s chances, Ashraf noted they will look to utilise the home advantage to full effect. However, Faheem Ashraf admitted that they will have to put their 100 percent effort to win the tournament.

We have been playing all our home series in the UAE so we will have an advantage. We are trying to get used to the conditions here as soon as possible so that we don’t have problems in our first match,” he continues.

My job is to work hard: Faheem Ashraf

The young all-rounder explained in detail how Pakistan prepared for this Asia Cup 2018. The green caps trained with the army and at hot places to acclimatise with the conditions.

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Before the Lahore training camp, we also trained hard in Abbottabad with the Army. Following Abbottabad, We trained in hot weather in Lahore so that it would be easier to adjust to the head of Dubai,” Ashraf adds.

Speaking about his own performances, Faheem Ashraf admitted he wants to bag a fifer everytime he plays. Moreover, he will try and give his full effort for Pakistan.

My job is to work hard and perform well, its the job of the coaches etc to pick me for the playing XI,” he said. “As a player, I always want to take 5 wickets but it depends on my performance on that day,” Ashraf signed off.

 

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