Will approach all our World Cup games like we do against India: Sarfaraz Ahmed

Reserve players Muhammad Aamir and batsman Asif Ali performance will be keenly observed during Pakistan-England series as Chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq could considered the duo for the World Cup as changes can be made in the 15 member squad until May 23

In an interview to a television channel, Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed has said that Pakistan will play all their World Cup matches like they are playing their against arch-rivals India. "The match against India is very important in many ways but it is one match and we need to play all our remaining matches in the tournament like we are playing against India," he said. Reserve players Muhammad Aamir and batsman Asif Ali performance will be keenly observed during Pakistan-England series as Chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq could considered the duo for the World Cup as changes can be made in the 15 member squad until May 23. Pakistan is schedule to play T20 international and five match ODI series against hosts England before the upcoming mega event. Sarfaraz said that he was under no pressure as captain before the mega-event. "Where I bat we will decide as the matches go but there is complete unanimity between me and Mickey Arthur and the selection committee over the players selected," he said when asked if he had been consulted in the finalisation of the squad. To a question, he said he was happy that other teams had been given the favourites tag in the World Cup. "It is good for us as it means there will be more pressure on the teams given the favourite tag and it also means that we can play as underdogs that is when we give our best and perform." Sarfaraz also made it clear he was excited about playing in the World Cup as a captain and player.