After taking a beating at the hands of the Men in Blue in Ahmedabad on Saturday, October 14, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly thinks it will be challenging for Pakistan to bounce back in the 2023 World Cup.
Pakistan’s batting failed poorly, and despite being in a good position at 155/2, they were dismissed for just 191. The lack of attitude in their batting startled Ganguly, who believes the previous Pakistani team was far more competitive than the present one.
Regarding Pakistan’s submission to India, Sourav Ganguly was cited as stating the following by Times Now:
“During our time Pakistan was a different team, this is not the type of Pakistan team we used to play. This team can’t handle the pressure during the batting. It will be hard for Pakistan to come back in this World Cup with this batting.”
Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly Praises Rohit Sharma’s Explosive Knock in World Cup
Pakistan needed a strong start with the ball, taking several early wickets, to keep the game interesting after setting a modest goal of 192. That wasn’t the case, though, as Indian skipper Rohit Sharma produced a stunning performance of 86 (63), ensuring the game’s outcome for all time.
He destroyed the Pakistani bowlers, and Sourav Ganguly was ecstatic to see the Men in Blue peaking at the appropriate moment in every area. He said this about it:
“Rohit played superbly against Pakistan. India’s every department is doing well. Batting, bowling and fielding is firing together and at the right time.”
Sourav Ganguly
The big win against Pakistan also boosted India’s net run rate, and they currently sit a top the table with three victories from three games. On Thursday, October 19, the hosts will meet Bangladesh in Pune.