 Rejuvenated India take on Pakistan
1st Jul 2008 15:03 IST
Agencies
Meanwhile, Malik's team would have to rise above internal conflicts and put up a vastly improved show to stop the in-form Indians, even though it would not be an easy task.
The team already looks a house divided with coach Geoff Lawson and the senior players at the loggerhead, while the Australian is also under tremendous media pressure after his bust-up with the press.
Malik himself is sulking with team combination and the Pakistan captain made it clear that he was only leading a bunch picked by the selectors.
The bickering notwithstanding, Pakistan tend to produce their best when pushed to the corner and they would derive inspiration from the Tri-Series final in Bangladesh when they meet Dhoni's men.
Tomorrow's game is crucial for Pakistan who face a do-or-die situation, as a defeat would put them out of the final.
India is in a much better position and a win would put them in the title clash against Sri Lanka, a repeat of the 2004 final in Colombo.
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