Asia Cup Fallout: India's Women's Cricket Team Prepares for World Cup Showdown with Pakistan

The recent Asia Cup row between India and Pakistan is likely to impact the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup match, former wicketkeeper Saba Karim has noted. Although the controversy has created tension, Karim emphasized that Harmanpreet Kaur's side remains unfazed by external pressures, given the significant quality gap between the rivals.

India famously refused handshakes with Pakistan after the Asia Cup victory, which could linger into the World Cup clash. Nonetheless, Karim reassured that India's team management and players have likely prepared for such distractions, remaining focused on performance as they head into Sunday's match.

Despite the recent controversies, India, aided by their considerable resources and support from the BCCI, maintains a clear advantage. As the Women's World Cup draws near, Karim highlighted the importance of sustaining form and fitness throughout the challenging tournament, while also managing heightened expectations from fans and critics alike.

(With inputs from agencies.)