Pakistan\u2019s experienced batter Babar Azam has urged his teammates to remain calm and focused amid the high expectations ahead of the T20 World Cup match against India, scheduled for Sunday in Colombo. \u201cMatches between Pakistan and India are always intense. It\u2019s not just the people of both countries, but the whole world watches this game, which takes it to a completely different level and raises expectations from the players,\u201d Babar said in a video statement. He added, \u201cI have been part of many such matches and have learned that the more composed you remain, and the more you focus on the game instead of external noise, the better you will perform.\u201d Babar acknowledged the excitement surrounding the fixture but emphasised that players benefit from staying tension-free. \u201cThere is always a lot of energy in this match, but the more relaxed the players are, the better it is for them,\u201d he said. Rain to play spoilsportMeanwhile, the Sri Lanka Meteorological Department has predicted rainfall in Colombo on match day, adding a weather variable to the contest. Cricket fans, however, remain hopeful for an exciting game on Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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