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Summary Pakistan is confident to make a positive start in their first World Cup match against Kenya at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota.
Cricket experts and fans say that it is unwise to take any opposition lightly in the cup as Pakistan had suffered defeat by Ireland in the previous World Cup. Cricket pundits say Pakistani team should form its strategy keeping in view the strengths of its oppositions, instead of considering them weak.Former Test cricketer Jalaluddin said that Shahid Afridi is an aggressive captain and the experienced duo of Misbah and Younis strengthen the middle order of Pakistani batting.Pakistan is placed in Group ‘A’ of the World Cup and will play, in the preliminary round, against Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Canada. The green shirts also know that a good show off in the event could bring back the sport to Pakistan.
