Mercurial Pakistan prepare to challenge odds against Australia
The odds are in favour of Australia, but Pakistan's unpredictable nature make them threatening opponents.
The odds are in favour of four-time champions and co-hosts Australia, but Pakistan's unpredictable nature and four consecutive wins after a poor start to the tournament make them threatening opponents.
Sarfraz Ahmed plays a shot during a nets session in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
Harris Sohail prepares to bat during a nets session in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
Younis Khan and other teammates warm up during a practice session in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
Yasir Shah and Shahid Afridi engage in warm-up exercises during a practice session in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
Misbah-ul-Haq takes a catch during fielding practice in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
Sarfraz Ahmed takes a catch during a training session in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
Sohaib Maqsood gets ready for the fielding practice in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
Paceman Mohammad Irfan gets ready for fielding practice in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
Yasir Shah and Shahid Afridi engage in warm-up exercises during a practice session in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
Shahid Afridi smiles during a fielding practice session in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
Coach Waqar Younis monitors team training in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
Misbah-ul-Haq gestures during fielding practice in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |