Hussain picks winner of Pakistan-India clash

Former England captain and renowned commentator Nasser Hussain has expressed excitement about the upcoming high-octane clash between Pakistan and India.

The mega-clash is set to take place in Dubai on February 19.

Nasser said that the game has already captured global attention and made a prediction about the game.

“It’s the biggest game in all of cricket here in Dubai—India, Pakistan, one of the great rivalries, a rerun of the 2017 final where Pakistan won. India are favorites,” said Hussain.

According to him, India are the number one ranked side in the world and despite their premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, they have a bowling experience of Mohammad Shami and batting depth to win the game.

The 56-year-old also expressed his excitement about the potential standout player in the tournament, confidently naming Pakistan’s opening batter, Fakhar Zaman.

“There’s plenty on all the sides really. I like Fakhar Zaman from Pakistan to have a good tournament. He got that 100 at the Oval in 2017. He’s been out of the side recently, but he’s just come back in, and with Pakistan, if they can have a great tournament at home, that will go a long way for their cricket and what they’ve missed at home,” he said.

“So with Babar and Rizwan in that middle-order who can bat through, what they need is an explosive player. What they have been crying out for is that explosive player, and Fakhar Zaman likes this tournament, and it would be great for them if he could have a really good tournament,” he added.