No Team is 'Favorite' For Champions' Trophy, Says Misbah
LAHORE: Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq said that no team is the favorite in upcoming Champions' Trophy, Media reports on Monday.
He said that the players are desperate to prove to the rest of the world that Pakistan is a major force at the highest stage of the game and this motivation led to a much improved performance.
Misbah said that the team would miss all-rounders Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razaq in the tournament.
Pakistan's manager Naveed Akram Cheema said the players had been briefed extensively to avoid any controversy.
Pakistan will play two one-day games each against Scotland and Ireland before competing in the eight-nation Champions Trophy in England from June 6-23.
They are in group B along with arch-rivals India, the West Indies and South Africa. Holders Australia, England, Sri Lanka and New Zealand form group A.
