Even in last T20 World Cup, Pakistan lost to Zimbabwe but played the final, says Rohit Sharma

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Indian captain Rohit Sharma is not taking Pakistan lightly despite the Men in Green losing against the USA in their T20 World Cup opener in Dallas.

Pakistan and India will clash in an exciting T20 World Cup 2024 match at Nassau County International Stadium on Sunday, June 9, starting at 7:30 PM (PST).

During a press conference before the match, Rohit highlighted Pakistan's ability to reach the final of the T20 World Cup 2022 despite a loss to Zimbabwe, underscoring the volatility of the format.

"This is the special nature of T20 cricket – anything can happen. Even in the last T20 World Cup, Pakistan lost to Zimbabwe, but it was eventually Pakistan in the final as well. If the opposition lost the last match, that doesn't mean they will lose again or play badly. will surely have analysed their mistakes," he said.

Expressing the need for his team to deliver their best performance, Rohit emphasized the importance of collective effort over individual brilliance.

"No matter the pitch or the opponent, we have to play our best cricket. We have discussed the game plan for the match against Pakistan and we will play according to the situation.

"The team is full of experienced players, and we expect the best from them. We cannot rely on just one or two players; all eleven have to play their part," he added.

Regarding the playing conditions at Nassau International County Cricket Stadium, where India had previously played two matches, Rohit said that both teams would face similar challenges

"In New York, the conditions and opportunities will be the same for both teams. We have been here for just six or seven days; this is not our home ground," he said.

"The team that plays well will win; it doesn't matter who arrived in New York first. We don’t know what the wicket will be like," he added.