The Indian Coach discusses players’ mindset as the team prepares for the Pakistan clash. India faces their biggest rival in Dubai during the Asia Cup 2025 tournament. The match carries extra importance due to recent political problems between the countries.
Team Focus Despite Outside Pressure
Coach Sitanshu Kotak says his players think only about cricket right now. Many people want India to skip the match against Pakistan completely. Some political leaders and former cricketers asked the BCCI to boycott this game.
“The players are focused on cricket. They aren’t thinking about anything else,” Kotak said. “Once the BCCI aligns with the government, our job is to prepare and play.”
The April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam has made things more difficult. This will be the first India-Pakistan match since that sad incident. Captain Suryakumar Yadav got criticism for meeting the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman politely.
But the Indian Coach discusses players’ mindset and confirms they stay focused. The team practices hard every day without thinking about outside problems. Kotak believes his players can handle pressure from the media and fans.
Smart Batting Plans for Big Match
India has created a flexible batting plan for the Asia Cup 2025 matches. The team will change finishers like Sanju Samson and Hardik Pandya often. This depends on what each match situation needs from them.
The coaching staff likes this new approach because players adapt quickly. Different players can bat at various positions when the team needs. This gives India more options during tight match moments effectively.
However, some experts worry about this flexible batting strategy working well. Many Indian players lack experience in high-pressure match situations currently. The team must prove this new method works against Pakistan.
Ready for the Big Challenge
The Indian Coach discusses players’ mindset one final time before kickoff. He says the team feels confident about beating Pakistan decisively. India’s batting depth gives them many ways to score runs.
The match will test India’s new flexible approach against its strongest opponent. Both teams want to win this crucial Asia Cup 2025 encounter. Fans from both countries eagerly wait for this exciting cricket battle.
