Indian all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja, expressed his opinions about the significant anticipations surrounding the clashes between India and Pakistan.
These two teams are scheduled to compete on the 2nd of September in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 scheduled in Pakistan & Sri Lanka.
In a recent interview with Star Sports, Jadeja emphasized that while there is undeniable anticipation and pressure associated with India-Pakistan matches, every game featuring India holds a significant level of importance for the team.
“When there’s a match between India and Pakistan, there are high expectations to win, but for us, any match involving India holds the same level of importance as an India-Pakistan match. However, yes, the India-Pakistan match garners more attention, and we strive to perform to the best of our abilities,” he said.
In the all-rounder’s perspective, the key factor is to put forth maximum effort and perform with the intention of winning.
He stressed that the players give their utmost on the field, and while victory is the ultimate goal, it’s essential to accept that results may not always align with expectations.
“We aim to deliver our performance and play as well as we can, but sometimes, things don’t go as planned. This is a game, and the players from both sides are representing their respective countries. In my opinion, both teams are in the game to win. While you can put in proper focus and give your 100% on the field, there’s no guarantee of a particular outcome,” he said.
“You can give your best effort and play to win, but at the end of the day, if the result doesn’t go your way, there’s nothing much you can do. The main thing is to give your all and play to win,” he concluded.
