Pakistan’s former cricket legend turned senior politician Imran Khan met players and officials of the Pakistan team ahead of the World T20 encounter with arch rivals India.
Imran Khan talked to the players, head coach and manager of the Pakistani team at a local hotel.
Sources said Khan advised the squad to play fearlessly against India in Eden Gardens.
The sources said Umar Akmal requested Khan to ask the coach and captain to allow him to bat on top order. The 92 world cup winning captain was also seen holding a brief talk with Shahid Khan Afridi, giving him tips for the match.
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