“India doesn’t see Pakistan as a major threat” - Former all-rounder on India’s Asia Cup 2025 win over Pakistan

Former England all-rounder Ravi Bopara has opened up on India’s five-wicket win against their arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday, September 28, at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

Speaking on the Beard Before Wicket podcast, Bopara asserted that India doesn’t see Pakistan as a major threat. However, he added that they might see England, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa as their major competitors instead.

"I don't think India see Pakistan as a major threat. They might see England, they might see Australia, New Zealand or South Africa. Pakistan will be at the bottom of that list. The rivalry will be up there, but in terms of them having a team chat, they're saying listen guys, let's not take it too lightly today, just make sure we bury them. I'm sure that's the sort of language that would be spoken in that dressing room," Ravi Bopara said on the 'Beard Before Wicket' podcast.

Furthermore, the former all-rounder also felt that the current Pakistani side will not outskill the Indian T20I team. Moreover, he also stated that the Indian team has historically produced the best batters on the planet.

"They're not going to outskill India. I don't think they think that they can outskill India. What they'll probably be saying in their dressing room is , one of us have day out today and we'll win whereas it is completely different in the Indian side. They're thinking Fakhar Zaman please have a day out, and it is a shame. There are a lot of people playing cricket in Pakistan and they just haven't been able to get over the line against India,” he added.

"Historically, they have always produced the best batters on the planet. They've only got better and better because there is more money in the game. When you've got that sort of prize or carrot dangling, you're going to produce players. Wherever there is money, there will be quality," he concluded.

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