Imran urges Pakistan to show fighting spirit

Legendary Imran Khan has urged the India-bound Pak team to play positive and aggressive.

Legendary Imran Khan has urged the India-bound Pakistan cricket team to play positive and aggressive while Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan advised the players to win the Indian hearts with their conduct and behaviour.

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"My team won in 1986 because we played positive and aggressive cricket. We were not scared of losing. I am sure if you play with same zeal, dedication and commitment, success will be in your feet," Imran told the squad during a pep talk in Lahore last evening.

The Pakistan team leaves for New Delhi this afternoon on a 50-day tour. It will be their first Test tour of India in six years and seventh since 1952-53.

"You have to be mentally stronger than the Indian team. You have to believe in yourself and keep faith in your abilities and talent. If you gel together, back each other and play as a unit, I am sure you will put up a performance you will be proud of," he said.

Skipper Inzamam, talking to PTI from Lahore, said: "It was a highly motivational speech from Imran Khan. I am sure the players must be inspired after hearing him.