COLOMBO, July 24: India captain Saurav Ganguly believes his side's recent success against arch-rivals Pakistan will count for little when the teams meet in the Asia Cup on Sunday.

Pakistan produced a dismal performance against Sri Lanka on Wednesday and must beat India to retain a chance of qualifying for the final.

India start as favourites after their 3-2 win in Pakistan this year, but Ganguly says his team will be taking no chances against very dangerous opponents.

"The past does not matter in any tournament in sport," Ganguly told reporters. "It will be a new day and whoever plays well tomorrow will win the game.

"We will have to play well," he added. "Whoever wins this game will probably go to the finals. It is an important game for both sides."

India face a selection dilemma over the make-up of their bowling attack, with left-armer Zaheer Khan having recovered from a hamstring injury.

Spinners Harbhajan Singh and Anil Kumble are also competing for one place.

"Zaheer Khan is definitely part of the selection, but we have to see how he is bowling because (Ashish) Nehra bowled very well in the last game," said Ganguly.

Vangipurappu Laxman is expected to be fit despite missing nets after being hit on the knee in the nets on Friday.-Reuters