World Cup T20: Salman Ali Agha press conference ahead of India vs Pakistan
He added: “But at the same time, we can’t just give up. We practice with similar types of bowlers and similar actions. We will try to execute what we practice in the net sessions.” India’s earlier matches exposed some vulnerabilities, with the team reduced to 77 for six against USA before losing five wickets for just four runs in the death overs against Namibia.Looking ahead to Sunday’s clash on the slow wicket of Premadasa Surya, he acknowledged the challenge posed by Tariq’s unusual bowling action, which has sparked debates about legality. “We had a scratchy start. You can’t run away from the fact that it wasn’t the right T20 wicket. But I’ve also said before that you can’t really sweep everything under the carpet. There’s no excuse,” he said.He remained positive about the team’s recovery, noting: “But we came back strong. So that’s the beauty of T20 cricket. I think one or two bats, if we take that responsibility, we’ll cross the line.”Surya also highlighted Pakistan’s mental challenge and said the key is to handle the pressure and the big moments. “Yes, there will be pressure. There will be nerves, butterflies in the stomach when we start the game tomorrow. But yeah, at the same time, if there’s no pressure, no nerves, then it’s no fun playing cricket. And yes, it’s a big opportunity. But yeah, I mean, every time I say the same thing, at the end of the day you want, you just have to focus on the next game you want.” do better and see what happens.”Despite Pakistan being in Sri Lanka for the last fortnight, Surya remained confident. “They might have some advantage. But like I said, we’ve come here before, we’ve played in these conditions, we know how it’s played on the pitch, similar conditions to India. It’s like the same situation for both teams. You see, it’s definitely challenging when you come to Sri Lanka. But then at the end of the day, you have to challenge yourself, find some solution and come out well,” he said.