Rishabh Pant reveals players are a little nervous ahead of the Pakistan clash in Asia Cup

Rishabh Pant will be a key player for India in Asia Cup 2022

Rishabh Pant has disclosed that the Indian players are a little nervous ahead of the Pakistan clash in Asia Cup 2022 but terms it as quite normal. He further added the team's preparations are on the right path for the tournament, which will be a precursor to T20 World Cup. 

In the last encounter between the arch-rivals, Pakistan had secured a ten-wicket victory in the T20 World Cup 2021. 

India will lock horns with Pakistan on August 28 at Dubai International Stadium, which will be the first fixture of the tournament for both teams. 

“That it is bound to happen, a little bit nervous. But there is no reason to worry. Each and every team will be nervous before the big match and series. This is our first match with Pakistan and we will play it to our full potential," said Pant at Visit Victoria event in Mumbai. 

“The World Cup 2022 is just a few weeks away, so our team's preparations are 100 percent on the right path. We are constantly working on our process and you will see the positive results in both the series (Asia Cup, World Cup)."