Former Pakistan opener Salman Butt says Indians are the favourites to win the 2022 Asia Cup. India has won the last two editions of the Asia Cup without fielding their first-choice team. The upcoming Asia Cup starts on August 27 in the UAE. India will take on Pakistan in the first match on August 28 in Dubai.
The former Pakistan captain said the team has a big pool of players which makes team India a favourite to defend their title. “Yes, India can win the Asia Cup. Do they lack Vitamin C (laughs). The type of cricket they are playing, the pool of players they have, people will consider them as favourites,” Butt said in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel.
Butt also feels that Pakistan can beat any team on their day, also labelling Afghanistan as the “dark horse”. “But then there is Pakistan, who can beat any team on their day. Afghanistan is the dark horse as they can get bowled out easily but can also do the same to other teams,” Butt added.
Earlier, it was confirmed that Asia Cup will be hosted by Sri Lanka in the UAE. The tournament was moved out of Sri Lanka due to the ongoing economic crisis. The main tournament will feature six teams divided into two groups of three teams. India plays in Group A alongside Pakistan, while the final spot will be taken by the qualifier.
In Group B, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will fight it out for a place in the Super 4. This year’s Asia Cup is played in T20 format.
