Dubai, Sept. 13 -- "Can rank their players wherever they wish" was India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate's reaction when he was asked about Pakistan classifying its left-arm wrist spinner Mohammad Nawaz as the best in the world ahead of the much-debated clash at the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

Before Pakistan's Asia Cup opener, white-ball head coach Mike Hesson dubbed Nawaz as the "best spinner in the world". His remarks came in the wake of Nawaz being adjudged Player of the Series during Pakistan's T20I Tri-Series triumph over Afghanistan and the UAE, with 10 wickets in five matches at an average of 11.70, including a five-wicket haul in the final.

Doeschate emphasised the priceless role the spinners will play across the tournament...