Cricket-Onus on Pakistan batters to paper over bowling cracks

FILE PHOTO:Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 - Super 12 - Group 2 - India v Pakistan - Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 24, 2021 Pakistan's Babar Azam in action REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Bowling has traditionally been Pakistan's strong suit but since that is unlikely to be the case in India, the onus will be on their batters, skipper Babar Azam in particular, to drive their bid for a second 50-overs World Cup title.

Pakistan were the number one ODI side a month ago and Babar's team looked favourites as they began their campaign in the recent Asia Cup.