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[Saba Sports News] India’s recent victory over Sri Lanka in their second Super 4 match has revived Pakistan’s chances of reaching the Asia Cup 2023 final. While Sri Lanka seemed poised for victory during a significant portion of the match, India’s eventual win has opened the door for Pakistan to secure a spot in the final.
Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja has a straightforward message for the team ahead of their crucial final Super 4 encounter against Sri Lanka: avoid social media and television. He stressed the importance of mental relaxation, given the emotional impact of their recent defeat to arch-rivals India.
Ramiz urged the players to take a break, relax by the pool, and stay away from social media and TV, as the whole of Pakistan was disappointed. He emphasized the need for unity and cautioned against pointing fingers at each other after such defeats, especially against India.
Ramiz also highlighted the golden opportunity provided by India’s win over Sri Lanka, giving Pakistan a ray of hope. He suggested that Pakistan’s cricketing stars should recharge mentally and physically. Captain Babar Azam’s role in boosting team morale for the upcoming clash with Sri Lanka could be the key to their journey to the Asia Cup final.
Ramiz recommended that the team take advantage of the reserve day and the two-day rest period to mentally switch off from cricket and the defeat, come together, and have meaningful discussions.