I am hoping that 5-0 record in T20 WC will become 5-1: Younis Khan

The T20 World Cup 2021 opening clash between India and Pakistan will take place on October 24 in Dubai. Several experts are coming one by one to give their opinions about the high-profile match. In the same context, former Pakistan skipper Younis Khan has added that Pakistan can turn tables against Indian this time and better up their records.

It is known for all that India boasts of a 5-0 record in the T20 World Cup against Pakistan but Khan added this record can go 5-1 for Pakistan this time around. The former Pakistan skipper added that those who perform well in high-pressure games like India-Pakistan went on to become great legends of the game.

“From Pakistan’s point of view, I am hoping that 5-0 record in T20 World Cup will become 5-1. India-Pakistan is a high-pressure match and only those who are able to deliver in such scenarios go on to become legends of the game,” said Khan at a conclave organized by ABP News.

MS Dhoni has been a big factor always: Younis Khan

Khan, who led Pakistan to the T20 WC title in 2009, added that the presence of MS Dhoni in the dugout is itself a big factor of threat for Pakistan. He has the ability to keep the environment around him calm in high-pressure games and hence he will be a huge bonus for the team. Also, MS has won all the ICC titles for India and hence he remains a plus for the men in blue.

“When you have a player like MS Dhoni in the dressing room, as an opponent you always dread that. Even before in our games, Dhoni has been a big factor, he has the ability to calm the environment, and in a high-pressure game that is a huge bonus. Dhoni has won many titles and as a mentor, he will be a huge plus for India in the World Cup,” added Khan.

The high-pressure clash between India and Pakistan is all set to take place in Dubai on October 24 and it remains to be seen how teams each other in the high-octane clash.