Younis has 'burning ambition' to beat India

[SSGPA1]

Younis Khan, the Pakistan captain, has said beating India will be one of his top priorities in the Champions Trophy, when the two sides clash on September 26 in Centurion. His remarks echoed those of team-mate Umar Gul from Sunday, and underline Pakistan's poor record against India in ICC events.

"The fact that we lost twice to India, in the inaugural World Twenty20 in 2007 and then also in that World Cup match in 2003 in South Africa still hurts," Younis said. "India is a very good one-day side but it is my burning ambition to set the record straight against them and defeat them this time in the Champions Trophy in South Africa."

The only time Pakistan have trumped their arch rivals in ICC tournaments was in the 2004 Champions Trophy. "It would be a big moment when we play India in the Champions Trophy pool match in Centurion on September 26 as we have not played against each other for a while now," Younis said. "It will not be easy but we have some extra incentive to beat India given our track record in South Africa."

Relations between the two countries have been strained after the terror attacks in Mumbai last November, and they haven't played each other since meeting in the Asia Cup nearly a year ago. A huge crowd turned up at The Oval in June when India and Pakistan faced off in a warm-up game ahead of the World Twenty20.

The other two teams grouped with India and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy are Australia and West Indies. The top two sides from the preliminary phase progress to the semi-finals.

 

[third eye]

A childish remark from a sportsperson.

But then when has anything to do with Ind -Pk to do with maturity ?

 

[SSGPA1]

My personal favourite from Rocky IV sound track:

...
Two worlds collide, rival nations
It's a primitive clash, venting years of frustrations
Bravely we hope against all hope, there is so much at stake
Seems our freedom's up against the ropes
Does the crowd understand?
Is it a East vs. West, or man against man
Can any nation stand alone?

In the burning heart, just about to burst
There's a quest for answers, an unquenchable thirst
In the darkest night, rising like a spire
In the burning heart, the unmistakable fire, in the burning heart

In the warrior's code, there's no surrender
Though his body says stop, his spirit cries never
Deep in our soul a quiet ember
Knows it's you against you
the paradox that drives us on
It's a battle of wills, in the heat of attack
It's the passion that kills
The victory is yours alone
...

Rocky Soundtrack - Burning Heart Lyrics

 

[Evil Flare]

Indo Pak Matches are Above Sports

 

[SSGPA1]

A childish remark from a sportsperson.

But then when has anything to do with Ind -Pk to do with maturity ?

Sorry but this is not childish at all ... if you look at NHL, NBA and other professional sports orgs, you will find this as a common practice.

This is required, level of tesnion should be raised because that is how Pakistan-India cricket should be played.

 

[third eye]

Sorry but this is not childish at all ... if you look at NHL, NBA and other professional sports orgs, you will find this as a common practice.

This is required, level of tesnion should be raised because that is how Pakistan-India cricket should be played.

The 'unsaid' often carries more weight than the ' said'. Moreso when there is a fair chance that the speaker may have to eat his words.

 

[SSGPA1]

The 'unsaid' often carries more weight than the ' said'. Moreso when there is a fair chance that the speaker may have to eat his words.

and that increases the pressure ... no guts no glory ... We are looking forward to a game which will be remembered for a long time regardless of the result ...

 

[Super Falcon]

InshahALLAH we will beat india all hands up man this time around as we knocked india out in champion trophy in england