Numerous experts and pundits have already started talking about possible team combinations for the marquee clash. Jumping early on the bandwagon is former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta, who spoke about whether Kuldeep Yadav will make for an automatic selection given his impressive record against Pakistan's current captain, Babar Azam. While Azam is yet to play a T20I against India, he has featured in 5 ODIs and the star batsman does not possess a strong record. "Just because he has done that does not mean you blindly pick Kuldeep. It's been two years since India beat Pakistan by 89 runs in the group stage.

Source: Hindustan Times July 17, 2021 13:18 UTC