Pakistan should not take Hong Kong lightly, warns Inzamam-ul-Haq

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq highlighted the importance of the country's next fixture in the Asia Cup against Hong Kong, saying Babar Azam's side should not take them lightly. 

The Men in Green will face Hong Kong tomorrow at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The winning team will progress to the Super Four stage.
 
"No team should be taken lightly," the former skipper was quoted as saying by local news channel.

Inzamam further added that Haider Ali should get a chance in the match against Hong Kong while taking a risk on Khushdil Shah and Asif Ali

Meanwhile, he is missing veteran Shoaib Malik in the middle-order, saying it would have been better if Pakistan had a player like him.

Moreover, he said the pressure is huge on players in big matches and that every player gives their best.

"We cannot imagine about the pressure team faces. Every team member is putting in an all-out effort for the country and they will do so even more," he added.

Remember, Pakistan lost first match to India by five wickets courtesy Hardik Pandya's brilliance with bat and ball.

Chasing 148 for victory, Ravindra Jadeja, who hit 35, and Pandya, unbeaten on 33, put on a key fifth-wicket stand of 52 as India achieved the target with two balls to spare in Dubai.

Pace bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Pandya shared seven wickets to set up victory for India in their opening match as they bowled out Pakistan for 147.