Tactical masterclass: How India stayed a step ahead of Pakistan
MUMBAI, Feb. 17 -- Pakistan cricket team has a good think-tank - in Mike Hesson they have a coach with tactical acumen, well versed with T20 format, and their captain Salman Agha is a strong character. It showed in their results ahead of the India game - having won five (T20I) games on the bounce, including a 3-0 whitewash of Australia.
For Sri Lanka's spin-friendly playing surfaces, they had a variety of spin options, a surprise weapon in Usman Tariq. They also had the advantage of being based in Sri Lanka from the start of the tournament.
But, all of it came a cropper against India. Captain Suryakumar Yadav was a step ahead of the opposition. India had an answer for every challenge and outplayed them.
Agha's decision to bowl the first ove...
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