The showdown is still some days away but Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal is already geared up for the clash against India in the upcoming Champions Trophy, saying the match is as big and as eagerly anticipated as the final.
The match is scheduled for June 15 in the event starting on June 6. The wily Pakistan spinner insisted that playing India was always fantastic.
“The atmosphere, wherever we play, is always electric and I’m sure the fans lucky enough to be at Edgbaston and all those watching the telecast around the world will not be disappointed. It’s like a mini-final within the tournament,” he said.
Ajmal pointed out that both sides were very strong and at the end of the day, the team who handled the pressure would be victorious.
“We have the psychological advantage having defeated India in their backyard in the one-day series and I’m confident that we can defeat them in Birmingham,” he said in an interview.
On the continued exclusion of Pakistan players from the Indian Premier League, Ajmal said, “If the organisers invite us to play in the future, we will play, but if they don’t invite us then good luck to them.”