Asia Cup 2025: UAE head coach assured of 'upsetting' India and Pakistan | CricTracker

UAE’s head coach and former Indian cricketer Lalchand Rajput shared that his group possesses the power of peculiar India and Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025. UAE are positioned in Group A with India and Pakistan amongst Oman too.

Rajput mentioned that the gamers are emphasising on enhancing their cricketing abilities, particularly their fielding, to tackle stronger opponents sooner or later.

“The UAE squad is drawn in a difficult Asia Cup group alongside India, Pakistan and Oman, however you by no means know — something can occur. We are able to upset any group. We’re specializing in abilities, health, and fielding. Taking part in in opposition to higher groups requires gamers to be mentally sturdy and bodily match. Health is essential. Gamers’ enchancment and kind are important — they can’t stay stagnant. We wish to maintain constructing on the momentum,” acknowledged Rajput, as quoted by Gulf Information.

Rajput shared how UAE’s 2-1 win in opposition to Bangladesh in Might served as a confidence-booster and the way the gamers wish to show their value within the upcoming tri-series involving Pakistan and Afghanistan.

“Beating Check-playing nations, particularly Bangladesh, gave us a number of confidence. It’s not about overconfidence — it’s about believing we will compete and win in opposition to anybody. Taking part in these top-ranked groups provides our gamers an enormous platform. It’s an opportunity to know themselves and construct momentum heading into the Asia Cup. If you happen to can beat a group like Bangladesh, why not intention for larger upsets? Our gamers are excited and able to take that problem,” he added.

UAE‘s final cricketing project was the Pearl of Africa T20I Collection involving Uganda, Kenya and Nigeria. UAE completed runners-up after profitable 4 out of six matches.

The final time UAE confronted India and Pakistan within the 20-over format was the 2016 Asia Cup in Bangladesh. They have been defeated by each groups by 9 wickets and 7 wickets, respectively.

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