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Pak considers India, Australia biggest threat in Champions Trophy | Pakistan cricket coach Coach Intikhab Alam believes that India and Australia would be the biggest threat to his team in the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in South Africa in September. While refusing to predict
Pakistan 's prospects in the forthcoming eight nation tournament, Alam said both
India and Australia were dangerous one-day teams and Pakistan will have to play
really well to compete with them. Alam, however, highlighted that the humiliating
Ashes defeat may have an effect on the Kangaroos. " India is a dangerous ODI side
with a winning mentality and have quality players as well. Australia are world
champions, but yes, losing the Ashes would surely have some impact on them during
the tournament," said Alam. India , Pakistan and Australia will share the same
group in the tournament beginning September 22. Commenting on inclusion of tainted
fast bowler Mohammad Asif in the Champions Trophy squad, Alam said he (Asif) has
always performed well in South Africa and his presence would add fire to the team
bowling line up. "Critics, who were saying his selection was premature after his
16-month lay-off from the sport, forgot he had a splendid record in South Africa.I
think Asif's selection is perfect for the South African conditions and he has
always performed well there. His performance and form would be a key for us in
the tournament," The Dawn quoted Alam, as saying. Alam also rejected reports about
altercations with captain Younis Khan. "There are some people spreading such rumours
and trying to create discord in the team. I have a good working relationship with
Younus and we get along well. We understand each other's style of working and
in the end we both want the team to do well," he said.
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