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Agha rejected suggestions that Tariq is Pakistan's sole match-winner heading into the high-profile encounter at the R Premadasa Stadium.
Showers forecast on Saturday could disrupt preparations, with India scheduled to train at the venue. Rain may affect their final practice session ahead of the match.
Abhishek Sharma has recovered in time to feature against Pakistan and is set to replace Sanju Samson.
Pakistan are likely to retain Babar Azam in the middle order after his commanding performance against the USA.
Namibia enters this contest under pressure after losing their opening two matches. They were outplayed by the Netherlands in their first outing and then suffered a heavy defeat by India, losing by 93
The USA have had a fairly positive campaign despite earlier setbacks against Pakistan and India.
In a video shared by the ICC, Suryakumar was spotted bowling in the nets to Rinku Singh, attempting to mimic Usman Tariq's unusual rhythm.
The US and Namibia will both look to avoid early elimination by securing a win in Chennai today
During an appearance on a Pakistani television show, Mohammad Amir reportedly described Abhishek Sharma as a slogger, questioning the Indian batter's style of play.
Salman highlighted that while spinners may play a dominant role on the Sri Lankan pitches, the fast bowlers will also have their say.
Despite the growing speculation and controversy surrounding the matter, Agha emphasized that both teams should prioritize the spirit of the game above all else.
ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: With this win, the West Indies have also confirmed their place in the Super eight stage
Two-time champions West Indies can become the first team to qualify for the Super 8s if they secure a win over Nepal today
Aiden Markram's unbeaten 86 made sure the Proteas got the much needed win as they become the first team to clinch qualification.
The Black Caps are expected to maintain their aggressive play in the powerplay while focusing on improving their ability to defend totals if needed.
With top spot in Group D at stake, it will be a high-intensity contest between New Zealand and South Africa in Ahmedabad
Scotland has a 1-1 record, having lost to the West Indies in their opener but then bouncing back with a dominant win against Italy.
With Group C tightly poised, the contest carries huge Super Eight implications as both sides chase a crucial win to strengthen their qualification hopes
The winner of the New Zealand vs South Africa match will almost confirm their place in the Super 8 stage
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