Spinner Usman Tariq has said that he was confident that Pakistan can bounce back from their T20 World Cup drubbing against India and seal qualification for the next round.

India’s 61-run romp means Pakistan must beat Namibia in their final match in Colombo on Wednesday to qualify for the Super Eights.

A defeat would eliminate Pakistan, who are third behind the USA on net run rate in Group A.

It would also leave an outside chance for the Netherlands to qualify, but they would need a big win over co-hosts India in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

“Lifting the team is only difficult when you don’t work on your mistakes committed in the last game,” Tariq told reporters.

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Pakistan’s Usman Tariq during the India Pakistan match at Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka on February 15. — Reuters
Pakistan’s Usman Tariq during the India Pakistan match at Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka on February 15. — Reuters

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