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Aim is to win Asia Cup, not just India-Pakistan game: Mohammad Yousuf  

image-l78ckqxkIndia vs Pakistan is bound to be a high-octane clash (Twitter)

Pakistan Men's team batting coach Mohammad Yousuf stated that the team's ultimate aim is to win the Asia Cup and not solely focus on the match against India.

The Men in Green will kickstart their Asia Cup campaign on Sunday (August 28) with the much-anticipated encounter against India in the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Addressing the media, following Pakistan's practice session at the ICC Academy, the ex-Pakistan batter was asked for his comments on Sunday’s high-octane clash between the arch-rivals India and Pakistan, Yousuf replied that the focus of his team is not just on a particular match but on the overall tournament.

“We have to win this Asia Cup. All (players) are focused, disciplined and looking towards the whole tournament and not just the match against India. No doubt the encounter against India is big but we need to keep our focus on winning the tournament and not on a single game," 

Yousuf tracks Pakistan's preparations

Yousuf also shed light one Pakistan's preparations ahead of the continental tournament by saying:

“Despite the extreme heat, the boys have put their maximum effort into the practice. The players are passionate and we are planning the session, keeping the tournament in front of us."

The 15th edition of the Asia Cup is set to begin on August 27 in the United Arab Emirates. The six-tea tournament will be played till September 11. The second day of the Asia Cup 2022 will see the two arch-rivals India take on Pakistan in what appears to be a mega clash.

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