India will start as the defending champions of Asia Cup, however, their way is not too easy to defend their title after England debacle that will surely hurt them mentally. Many cricket experts have donned the prediction hat and most of them have voted in favour of Pakistan to lift the trophy. ALSO READ: Sourav Ganguly names his overwhelming favourite to lift the Asia Cup 2018
The trend was now followed by former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar who has made his prediction for Asian extravaganza.
Gavaskar’s prediction
Gavaskar wrote for Times of India and predicted Pakistan to be the overwhelming favourites to lift the coveted title.
“Pakistan, the ICC Champions Trophy winners, start as favourites because not only have they got a well-balanced team, but they will be playing on their ‘home’ ground. The familiarity with the pitches and the weather conditions is always a plus and Pakistan will want to add the Asia Cup to their trophy cabinet. With their former charismatic captain as their country’s Prime Minister now, they will undoubtedly be inspired to give him the Asia Cup as a gift,”he wrote.
A Stat that will horrify every team
Pakistan have played 8 ODIs in UAE from 2016 and they are yet to lose a match. This is one big stat that can not be neglected by any of the team.
Pakistan are champions of 2002 and 2012 edition and they will go as the favourites to clinch their third Asian title.
