Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has picked India because the favorite to win the Asia Cup 2022, which can start on August 27, Saturday. He stated that India has a robust workforce and are adaptable to any situation. India’s Asia Cup marketing campaign will start on Sunday as they conflict towards Pakistan in Dubai.
Watson feels that the conflict between India and Pakistan goes to be particular as he reckons Pakistan would have the assumption that they will beat this Indian facet. He additionally opined that whoever wins this fixture would go on to win the match. The final time the 2 sides met was within the 2021 T20 World Cup, which the Males in Inexperienced received by 10 wickets.
“My predicted winner is India,” stated Watson on ICC Evaluate. “They’re so robust and relying on what the circumstances are, they adapt simply to circumstances. That first recreation goes to be very particular to observe as a result of Pakistan have full perception now that they will beat this Indian workforce.”
It’s going to be onerous to have the ability to comprise India: Shane Watson
“I believe, actually, whoever wins that recreation goes to go on and win the Asia Cup,” stated the previous all-rounder, talking in regards to the India-Pakistan conflict. “[But] I’ve simply obtained a sense India [will win the tournament]. They’ve obtained a lot firepower during their batting order, so it’s going to be onerous to have the ability to comprise them,” stated Watson.
India are in Group A together with Hong Kong and Pakistan. Group B, alternatively, consists of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This would be the fifteenth version of the Asia Cup, and solely the second time within the match’s historical past after 2016, the T20 format might be used for the matches.
The ultimate might be performed in Dubai on September 11. India, as they did in 2018, go into the competitors because the defending champions. They’ve received it seven occasions total, Sri Lanka have received it 5 occasions and Pakistan have received it two occasions.
