KARACHI: Pakistan's former captain and current chief selector Moin Khan believes India have lost a bit of that edge and Misbah-ul-Haq's men could well break the World Cup jinx against the men in blue this time around.

Pakistan have lost to India in all the five World Cup outings - in 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003 and the 2011 semifinal.(Waqar Says Pakistan Will Break Jinx)

"If I look at the World Cup history I think this time we have our best chance to avenge our defeats," Moin said in an interview with a local news channel.

"This Indian team is not what it used to be and our players will try their best to defeat them this time," Moin said.

Moin, who took part in two of the five World Cup matches, playing a vital role in the 1992 World Cup win, said India's poor run in Australia would spur Pakistan on.

"But when these two teams one can be rest assured the past or recent results will not matter," he added.

Moin admitted that the team would miss off-spinner Saeed Ajmal in the World Cup.

"Obviously he has been a pillar of strength for us in the last few years but I think he took a wise decision to not insist on playing the World Cup after his bowling action was cleared. There is a lot of cricket after the tournament and he should be ready for that."

"After modifying his bowling action it is difficult to judge right now how well Ajmal is bowling," he said.

Pakistan take on India in Adelaide on Sunday before taking on the West Indies, Zimbabwe, United Arab Emirates, South Africa and Ireland in Group B.