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No India Talk in Dressing Room: Harris

No India Talk in Dressing Room: Harris

In a surprising move ahead of the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup, Pakistan Shaheens’ captain Mohammed Harris has laid out a unique directive for his team – to refrain from discussing their opener against the formidable India ‘A’ side in the dressing room. The tournament, which commences on October 18, sets the stage for rising cricket stars to showcase their talents on the international platform.

Harris aims to steer his team’s focus on the task at hand and maintain a level-headed approach. With their first match slated for October 19, the Pakistan Shaheens are keen on averting unnecessary pressure that discussions around such a high-stakes game could potentially invite.

Understanding that the path to victory requires dedication to each game, Harris emphasized preparing comprehensively for all opponents, rather than singling out India ‘A’. The strategy is to analyze each team’s strengths and weaknesses and mold their gameplay accordingly, ensuring the Shaheens are well-equipped to tackle any challenge they face on the field.

Drawing from his stint as the leader of Stallions in the Champions One-Day Cup, Mohammed Harris stresses that his captaincy experience has provided him with insights and skills that will be advantageous in steering Pakistan Shaheens during the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup.

Following their initial face-off with India ‘A’, the Shaheens are scheduled to play against the hosting nation, Oman, on October 21, before rounding off their group matches against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on October 23. These matches are crucial for Pakistan Shaheens as they aim to secure their spot in the top two of the group, which would propel them into the semi-finals set for October 25. The tournament’s finale is booked for October 27, where the remaining teams will battle it out for the championship.

The Pakistan Shaheens’ squad boasts players with remarkable potential such as Haider Ali, Shahnawaz Dahani, and Abdul Samad, all led by the strategic mind of captain Mohammed Harris. The team’s composition and leadership indicate their readiness to make an impactful performance in the upcoming competition.

As the teams enter the semi-final bandwidth, the anticipation intensifies to see which team will dominate and emerge as the new stars of the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup. With pride and the desire to make their mark in cricket history, the Pakistan Shaheens are set to put forward their best game yet.

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Ian Horne
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Ian goes back to the very early days of CrunchSports, having been tirelessly covering soccer, cricket and motorsports for us for over 10 years.

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