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Pakistan captain Younis Khan shrugged off the prospect of an embarrassing early exit from the World Twenty20 by dismissing the shortest form of the game as "fun cricket".
England's convincing 48-run victory at The Brit Oval yesterday means Pakistan need a convincing win over The Netherlands at Lord's tomorrow to stand a chance of joining the host nation in the Super Eights stage.
But Younis, who top-scored with 46 not out for his side, played down the significance of failing to progress.
He said: "This is only Twenty20 cricket. It's only a fun game. It will be sad for us if we don't reach the Super Eight, but it is not a disaster.
"Twenty20 is all about fun, with people hitting fours and huge sixes."
Pakistan were very poor in the field throughout the game and missed a number of catches and Younis vowed to make changes for tomorrow's game.
He added: "The worrying thing for us is our fielding. We missed run-outs and dropped catches, and probably gave England an extra 20 to 25 runs."
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i think that is was great tactics younis saying t20 is about fun, because it really help ease off the pressure, which now everyone can see pakistani went on to win to t20 world cup.
CONGRATEZ
- Aneela, birmingham, 27/06/2009 11:08
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Asraf, SHUT UP!
- Ryan, Princes Town, Trinidad & Tobago., 24/06/2009 01:57
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Ban the captain for a playful comment? Ashraf get a grip!I hope you are eating your words as Pakistan have gone on to win the T20 and if that doesn't show their passion for the game i don't know what does! Younis only commented about it being fun to alleviate the pressure and increase their chances in winning!
- Usmaan, UK, 22/06/2009 01:36
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It was really shocking, shameful & disgraceful comments by Pakistani Captain regarding Twenty20 cricket and ICC should come forward and take legal action against him and should ban him from cricket for at least a year as he has no respect for the game from which he is earning money. Also there is no importance of Twenty20 world cup in his thoughts and he should not be allowed to disgrace such passionable game just for FUN. No doubt it is fun but it also tests the abilities of players in these respects i.e. fielding, fitness, courage, etc.
- Ashraf, Pakistan, 09/06/2009 04:57
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