Aaqib Javed was one of the key figures in Pakistan bowling line-up from 1990 to 1998. He was part of the World Cup winning squad of 1992 and also played in the 1996 World Cup. Needless to say he knows a thing or two about playing in the cricket mega event and facing India in a high-adrenaline clash.
In an exclusive interview with Saj for Firstpost, just the before the epic India-Pakistan encounter on 16 June, the former Pakistan fast-bowler spoke about his own experiences of playing in the World Cup, the importance to world cricket of the upcoming iconic encounter between old foes India and Pakistan on Sunday, his advice for both sets of players as they prepare for the game and explained why Pakistan’s unpredictability could be the perfect foil for India’s overall superiority in batting and bowling.
Ben Duckett who played four Tests in the subcontinent in 2016 and swapped Northamptonshire for Nottinghamshire over the winter tells Saj Sadiq (for Sky Sports) that the move was designed to help him regain his England place, as well as to learn from established international players. He also discusses wicketkeeping, The Hundred and whether Notts can mount a title challenge in the Specsavers County Championship.