Fielding is an attitude - Arthur wants Pakistan to not hold back against India
LONDON (92 News) - Pakistan's clash against India in Manchester on Sunday, 16 June, might be the most anticipated fixture of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, but for their coach Mickey Arthur, it is just another game.
“There's always pressure in any game, and these games carry exactly the same amount of points. They carry two points," Arthur said. "Obviously, there's a massive hype that's created a lot of time by the media. Our guys are prepared. We're ready. We're comfortable that we can get out there and perform, and we are so excited about the opportunity tomorrow.”
This will be the first match in this World Cup at Old Trafford, and as a result, neither team will be completely sure about what this pitch will do. Consequently, Arthur said that no firm decisions on team composition have been made yet.
Thought you couldn't get any more hyped for #INDvPAK? You thought wrong. #TeamIndia #WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/OD4LXToS2E
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“When we get a little bit tentative, we tend to fall off the ball a little bit, and the message for the boys tomorrow is not to hold back. We want to leave everything out on the ground, whether that's with bat, ball, or in the field. And if we do that and not play a tentative game, we take the game on, which has been our mantra for a period of time now. Hopefully, it clicks, and everything goes well. “It only takes one moment of magic. It only takes one moment of brilliance, and it needs one guy to stand up and do that, particularly early in the game for us.”Pakistan fans have been busy showing their support all over Manchester!#WeHaveWeWill #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/vZ8oiPvx1B
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 16, 2019