The Champions Trophy is set to begin on February 19, with defending champions Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the opening match in Lahore. Team India will play all their matches in Dubai due to political tensions. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has renovated stadiums for the tournament.
"I am very excited like any Pakistani. After 29 years, Pakistan is hosting an ICC event," Yousuf told Samaa TV.
Pakistan Have the Edge Over India - Mohammad Yousuf
Yousuf stated New Zealand have a well-balanced squad suited for subcontinent conditions. He added the Kiwis have a strong pace attack, quality spinners, and a solid batting lineup. Mohammad also stated that India have a balanced squad but added that Pakistan would have the advantage due to home conditions.
"India, too, have a balanced side. Pakistan have the edge because they are playing in home conditions. But they have to play calculated cricket in the tournament," he added.
The Mohammad Rizwan-led team will take on India in the fifth match of the tournament at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 23. They will conclude their group stage with a match against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on February 27.
We Got Exposed in the Tri-Series Final Against New Zealand - Mohammad Yousuf
"We have played on turning wickets recently. We need to play in the gaps against the spinners. Rotate the strike and play fewer dots. We got exposed in the tri-series final against New Zealand. We failed to dominate their spinners in the middle overs. There are too many gaps with five fielders in the 30-yard circle," he added.
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