NEW DELHI, Jan 4: Pakistan’s dominance in the ongoing ODI series against India has surprised the country’s former captain Zaheer Abbas, who feels the host team looks jaded after playing too much cricket.

“I did not expect such wins. It was a battle of nerves and Pakistan did better to win it. On the contrary, the Indians were tired. They have played too much cricket recently and have not performed to the potential,” Zaheer said.

Zaheer was one of the most successful Pakistani batsmen against India, scoring six centuries, including two double, in Tests and three ODI hundreds against the arch-rivals.

“Pakistan has done exceptionally well I must say. Nasir (Jamshed) and (Mohammed) Hafeez were particularly brilliant with the bat while bowlers like Umar (Gul), Junaid (Khan) and (Saeed) Ajmal did not let the famed Indian batting line-up open their hands,” said the veteran.

He said it was a daunting task to suffocate the Indian batsmen but Pakistan bowlers succeeded. “Pakistan bowlers maintained an accurate line and length and none of the Indian top-order batsmen could fire,” he said.

Predicting a 3-0 win for Pakistan, Zaheer said, “I think this team can do it. Pakistan can clean sweep the series and if it happens, it will be a blessing for Pakistan cricket.”

He also urged India to reciprocate by touring Pakistan in near future. “I would love to see the Indian team playing in Pakistan.

Pakistani people are cricket crazy and they want to see the great cricketing battle between the arch-rivals,” he said. —Agencies