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InDepth headlines national business sports cricket regional entertainment technology world travel autos health | in-depth coverage > India-Pakistan Cricket Series 2004 > India have the wherewithal to beat Pakistan: Srikkanth 23.53 IST 24th Feb 2004 By IndiaExpress Bureau Former captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth today said India have the wherewithal to beat Pakistan in the upcoming one-day and Test series as the cricketers are on a high after an impressive showing in Australia. "We are definitely the favourites to win both the series. We have the wherewithal to do so as both batsmen and bowlers are at a higher confidence level having proved themselves very well on the Australian tour," Srikkanth, who was the captain when India last played a full-fledged series in Pakistan in 1989, said in Chennai. Srikkanth believes that despite the hectic tour of Australia, India can continue in the same vein against Pakistan, who would be keen to emerge victorious at home. "If I was playing now, I would have definitely required rest to get mentally prepared for a tour like this to Pakistan. The Indians have just completed their VB Series finals. But they have the commitment and are responsible persons to keep themselves fit. "Definitely Pakistan is not a great team, especially after the retirements of Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram. But they have the capabilities to build up playing on home soil," he said. If Pakistan is known for its pace-strength, Srikkanth felt India also have quality fast bowlers to test the home team batting power. "I hope Zaheer and others would be fit for the Test series. Now we have enough fast bowling strength. Irfan Pathan is our newest talent rated to be a prodigy and Balaji has also proved his worth during the Australian tour." in-depth coverage > India-Pakistan Cricket Series 2004 > |
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