Former Pakistan opener Aamer Sohail hoped that the Indian team sticks with Shardul Thakur in the crunch match of ICC World Cup 2023 against Pakistan in Ahmedabad on October 14 and not go with Mohammad Shami.

The high-voltage ODI World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan always sees emotions at their highest. Whether it is the fans or players, everyone has an opinion about what both teams should do.

Talking about Team India, the Rohit Sharma-led side first defeated Australia and then went on to register an eight-wicket win over Afghanistan. Pakistan has defeated the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, both in Hyderabad.

Ahead of the match against Pakistan, former Pakistan captain Aamer Sohail gave interesting advice to Team India, which might benefit the visitors.

Former pacer Mohammad Sami talked about Shardul Thakur playing against Afghanistan in place of R Ashwin in Delhi. Sami stated that India should have opted for pacer Mohammed Shami instead of Shardul.

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"This is why we are saying that India's squad is very balanced. If you look at the wicket, it had a bit of grass. So I think, two spinners was the right call. So they made that change looking at the wicket. But I think, instead of Shardul Thakur, they should have gone with Mohammad Shami. He is an experienced bowler, bowls the yorker well, and has good defensive skills. So, I think Shami deserved to play instead of Thakur," said Sami in a YouTube video uploaded by Cricket Pakistan.

Aamer Sohail, who was also a panelist, joined in and gave a hilarious suggestion to the Indian team.

"Shami ko Pakistan ke khilaaf na hi khilaye. Shardul ko hi khilaye. Khatarnak bowler hai.(Let's hope they don't pick Shami against Pakistan. He is a dangerous bowler. Let them play Shardul only)," said Sohail.

India holds a 7-0 lead over Pakistan in Cricket World Cups.

(NDTV inputs)