Awami Muslim League Chief Sheikh Rasheed termed the Pakistan vs India game in New York as "real final."
Talking to SAMAA TV he said the national team to put aside the pressure and focus on their game against India.
The former federal minister said green shirts were disappointed against America but hoped Pakistan will win the match against India.
He acknowledged the national team’s challenging start to the tournament. Despite the setback, he emphasized the importance of today’s match and expressed high hopes for captain Babar Azam.
"Our final is today. Our players should come out of pressure and play with confidence,” he said. He said: "I pray for Pakistan's victory in today's match. If Babar Azam performs well, I am hopeful we will win."