Former England captain Andrew Strauss does not expect Pakistan to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup but says the team can never be written off.
Having lost two of their first four World Cup fixtures, Pakistan essentially need to win their remaining five games to progress to the semi-finals.
Pakistan kick-started their campaign with a dismal defeat to West Indies but recovered well to beat favourites England.
Their third match, against Sri Lanka, was abandoned while they narrowly lost to defending champions Australia last time out.
All rounder @MHafeez22 during today's practice session in Manchester.#WeHaveWeWill #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/SBfuNhsoMC
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) June 14, 2019
Sarfaraz Ahmeds side face rivals India on Sunday and England hero Strauss believes Pakistan will need to win their next five games to progress in the tournament.
I think they do [need to go unbeaten through their next five games], Strauss told Sky Sports. And its not beyond them.
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You think about previous World Cups where Pakistan have started slowly and people give them no chance.
And then suddenly they get on a wave of momentum and come through and get to the semi-finals. So it is possible.
Im not sure theyre strong enough at the moment but they could prove me wrong.
Former England captain Andrew Strauss does not expect Pakistan to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup but says the team can never be written off.
Having lost two of their first four World Cup fixtures, Pakistan essentially need to win their remaining five games to progress to the semi-finals.
Pakistan kick-started their campaign with a dismal defeat to West Indies but recovered well to beat favourites England.
Their third match, against Sri Lanka, was abandoned while they narrowly lost to defending champions Australia last time out.
All rounder @MHafeez22 during today's practice session in Manchester.#WeHaveWeWill #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/SBfuNhsoMC
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) June 14, 2019
Sarfaraz Ahmeds side face rivals India on Sunday and England hero Strauss believes Pakistan will need to win their next five games to progress in the tournament.
I think they do [need to go unbeaten through their next five games], Strauss told Sky Sports. And its not beyond them.
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You think about previous World Cups where Pakistan have started slowly and people give them no chance.
And then suddenly they get on a wave of momentum and come through and get to the semi-finals. So it is possible.
Im not sure theyre strong enough at the moment but they could prove me wrong.
