Paying no heed to the noise created by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Suryakumar Yadav & Co. are gearing up for their next Asia Cup fixture against Oman. India on Tuesday hit the training ground in Dubai. The men in blue have already qualified for the Super 4 round and will look to end the group stage at the top of the Group A table with a third victory in a row.
Before facing Oman, India may come across Pakistan, but not in a cricket match. According to PTI, both teams are scheduled to practice at the ICC Academy on the same day. India will begin their training session at 6 pm local time and continue for three hours, while Pakistan will take the field from 8 pm onwards.
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For Pakistan, this session is crucial after their recent loss to India. With the UAE’s victory over Oman, their upcoming clash against the hosts has effectively turned into a knockout, making preparation all the more important for the men in green.
Jasprit Bumrah Likely To Be Rested
The Indian team is unlikely to make major changes for their final Asia Cup group-stage match against Oman, with the exception of giving pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah a well-deserved rest on Friday. With the Super Four matches scheduled on September 21, 24, and 26, and the final on September 28, India could face the challenge of playing four games in just seven days if they reach the title clash.
The management is keen on keeping Bumrah fresh for the demanding phase rather than risking him in a dead rubber. In his absence, either Arshdeep Singh or Harshit Rana is expected to play, with Arshdeep eyeing the milestone of 100 T20I wickets.
On the batting front, India’s top and middle order will be eager to spend more time in the middle. Their previous matches against the UAE and Pakistan were largely one-sided, making the Oman clash a valuable tune-up ahead of tougher Super Four tests.
(With PTI Inputs)
