Ramiz Raja wants Pakistan to take destiny in own hands to progress in World Cup

Pakistan cricket fans were left disappointed after India failed to beat England in the one of the biggest matches of ICC World Cup 2019 on Sunday.

The win against India gave hosts England a chance in the tournament and kicked Pakistan out of the top four at the points table. Pakistan's former captain-cum-cricket commentator Ramiz Raja believes that Pakistan should focus on their own game rather than concentrating on the performance of other sides.

“Pakistan cricket team should take its destiny in own hand, as its progress cannot depend upon the win and loss of other sides. So Pakistan would need to come out victorious in the must win match against Bangladesh, and then there future at the tournament would depend on the net run rate,” said Raja.

England beat India by 31 runs at Edgbaston, Birmigham, after it piled up a mammoth target of 337 runs, which it achieved on the back of Jonny Bairstow century.

Raja praised England cricket team for ending the unbeaten streak of India in the tournament. “India would feel this defeat, as the team was on a run but a loss kills the rhythm and shakes the confidence a bit as well.”

Meanwhile, Pakistan would face Bangladesh in its upcoming match scheduled to be held at Lords on July 5, Friday.