Pakistan’s Team Director and Head Coach, Mickey Arthur, Believes Indiavs Pakistan on October 15 is Not the Be All and End All in Terms of Cricket
Mickey Arthur, Pakistan’s team director and head coach, understands the enthusiasm that the upcoming Indiavs Pakistan match on October 15 in Ahmedabad will generate from both sides of the border. However, he believes that it is not the “be all and end all” of cricket.
In an interview with YouTube channel Cricket Baaz, Arthur said, “I don’t think Pakistan and India is the be all of the World Cup. From a fan’s perspective, from the viewpoint of the emotions and relations between the two countries, one can understand the interest it generates and emotions that go with it. But from a cricket point of view I think it will be about doing well against all teams if you want to win the World Cup.”
Minimizing the Pressure Factor
Arthur is determined to minimize the pressure factor and has already begun playing psychological games by claiming that India will be under more pressure than Pakistan. He wants his team to focus on the game and not the hype and emotions surrounding it. To him, it will be no different from any other game in which one can win or lose by two points.
Conclusion
The upcoming Indiavs Pakistan match on October 15 in Ahmedabad will undoubtedly be a highly anticipated event, with supporters on both sides of the border eagerly awaiting it. However, according to Pakistan’s team director and head coach, Mickey Arthur, it is not the “be all and end all” of cricket. He is determined to minimize the pressure factor and has already begun playing psychological games to ensure that his team focuses on the game and not the hype and emotions surrounding it.