“The players are fit and ready to perform with great spirit…and that is where our attention lies,” Younis told a private television channel ahead of Pakistan’s opening World Cup match on Wednesday.
The party announced last week that if Pakistan reaches the World Cup final, which is to be played in Mumbai, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackery will ‘decide’ whether they can be allowed to play the match.
“You all know Sena chief Bal Thackeray’s views. If the Pakistan team reach the final [scheduled in Mumbai], whether to allow them to play, the Sena
chief will decide,” Indian official news agency, Press Trust of India quoted Manohar Joshi as saying.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan coach said success at the World Cup will play a vital in reviving cricket in the country.
