Nasser Hussain highlights common issue for Pakistan, India ahead of T20 WC

KARACHI: Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has highlighted a major common concern for Pakistan and India ahead of the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022, scheduled to kick off on October 16.

The cricketer-turned-commentator opined that the traditional rivals lack a "solid" number 7 in their respective squads, which puts pressure on the top order.

"Actually, if you have a solid No.7, then it means that your top six can absolutely go for it. That has been an issue for India, they don't have enough all-rounders, and Pakistan as well. Babar and Rizwan are so worried about the depth of their batting, so 20 overs becomes a very long time," Nasser told Sky Sports.

The former cricketer further said that despite having beaten everyone with a variety of players, the Men in Blue struggle at ICC events.

"India's issues have been ICC events really. They have been going around beating everyone, with a variety of players, they have rotated and rested. But the truth is that they have played some timid cricket in world events and almost gone into their shell. They definitely played some fearful cricket in the last World Cup, especially in the powerplays," he maintained.

Pakistan will lock horns with arch-rivals India in their T20 World Cup 2022 opener at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on October 23.

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