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Ganguly says host Pakistan faces bigger pressure for Indian tour
CALCUTTA: Indian cricket captain Sourav
Ganguly on Sunday said the Pakistan team would face more pressure
than his side in the coming weeks as host of India’s first full
tour of its rival neighbor in 14 years.
"As hosts, they will definitely be under more pressure. But,
its going to be competitive and the expectations from us too would
be great,’’ Ganguly said as the Indian team began a three-day
conditioning camp in the eastern Indian city of Calcutta before
flying to the eastern-Pakistan of Lahore on March 10.
India will play the first one-day international against Pakistan in
the southern port city of Karachi on March 13.
"The series is the talking point in both countries, but we
can’t allow pressure to throw us off focus,’’ Ganguly told The
Associated Press.
The Indian team will play a warm-up match against a Pakistan XI team
on March 11 before contesting five one-day internationals and three
test matches. "The point is to stick to the basics. The batsmen
get the runs and the bowlers take the wickets,’’ Ganguly said.
"As captain it will be my endeavor to keep things simple and
after Australia, we are a very confident team,’’ he said.
Ganguly said the tour of Pakistan might not be as challenging as the
recent 1-1 drawn series against Australia. "We don’t think
Pakistan will be as tough as Australia.’’
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