Moeen Ali reveals three Indian players Pakistan should be most worried about

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has revealed three Indian players who will pose a threat to the Pakistan cricket team in the marquee clash between these two sides on Sunday, February 15, in Colombo.

Speaking exclusively on the Mr Cricket UAE podcast, Ali named Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav as three players Pakistan should be the most worried about when they take on their arch-rivals. Moreover, he expects the Colombo surface to be a bit flat so that both sides play their natural game.

"If you look at India, Suryakumar Yadav is the batter Pakistan should be most worried about. He can change the game very quickly. And from a bowling point of view, it has to be Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, he's a match-winner in any conditions," Moeen Ali said on Mr Cricket UAE podcast.

"Generally, the Premadasa offers turn. It's the kind of surface where spinners can get help, but I feel a good wicket will be prepared for this match so that both teams can play their natural game and it becomes a proper contest," he added.

Furthermore, the all-rounder suggested Pakistan should include Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi, and Khawaja Nafay in their playing XI against India. He went on to add that Fakhar should replace Babar Azam in the much-anticipated clash.

"I actually feel Pakistan should go with a combination where Fakhar Zaman plays. It's a bold call, but I believe he can make a big difference. I'd also like to see Shaheen Afridi and Khawaja Nafay in the side, and possibly make a change in the wicketkeeping role to strengthen the balance of the team. In fact, I think Babar Azam should be replaced by Fakhar Zaman for this match to give Pakistan the best chance to counter India's strengths and Khawaja should also replace Usman Khan as wicket keeper," he concluded.

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