By: Vaishali Mehta
India began their defence of the ICC Champions Trophy with 124 runs win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Birmingham. Hasan Ali could not stand more than 90 seconds on the field, he succumbed to Umesh Yadav and so did Pakistan.
Due to on field injury Wahab Riaz could not bat and hence the ninth wicket became Pakistan’s last. Gautam Gambhir was asked about a resounding victory against Pakistan and what are his thoughts on India as front runner.
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Gambhir responded, ” Well obviously India are the front runners , they have gone in as the defending champions in the tournament . However , I never believed Pakistan was a threat even if India had played 70% to their potential.”
“They would have beaten them easily . The challenge will be against South Africa , because that is going to be a tough game . India will probably beat Sri Lanka as well but the South Africa match is going to be big one . “
