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Updated July 3rd, 2019 at 11:02 IST

World Cup: Now, Pakistan's coach tries to needle India, Australian Mickey Arthur harps on over England match with his side's hopes hanging by a thread

The 1992 winners, who face Bangladesh in their final group stage match, have slim chances of reaching the knockout stage should England win their game against New Zealand. 

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Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur said, on 2 July, that he was left disappointed that India failed to rise to the occasion and beat England in the World Cup, which would have bolstered Pakistan's chances of qualifying for the semifinals.

Pakistan were banking on neighbors and arch-rivals India, who were having an unbeaten run in the tournament before the match against England. Had India continued their winning streak it would have increased the chances of Sarfaraz Ahmed's men to make the semifinals.

However, set an imposing target of 338, India could only manage 306 for five to lose by 31 runs.

"How they (India) played, again that's the issue which we can't control," Arthur told reporters. "Obviously, I was following the game intently and was disappointed that India did not get up because that would have opened the door for us," he added.

The 1992 winners, who face Bangladesh in their final group stage match, have slim chances of reaching the knockout stage should England win their game against New Zealand. 

"Now all we want is to get to Friday with a real opportunity and our destiny in our own hands. I just hope New Zealand get it done for us," said Arthur.

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Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis questioned the Indian cricket team's "sportsmanship" after the two-time champions' first defeat of the ongoing World Cup to England left Pakistan's chances of making the semifinals hanging in balance.

Taking to Twitter, the commentator and former coach of Pakistan cricket team said: "It's not who you are... What you do in life defines who you are... Me not bothered if Pakistan gets to the semis or not but one thing is for sure... Sportsmanship of few Champions got tested and they failed badly."

Earlier, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali and Sikander Bakht had alleged that India might lose to England on purpose to oust Pakistan from the tournament.

England have 10 points, one more than Pakistan, and are back in the top four after the win against India. 

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Published July 3rd, 2019 at 10:10 IST

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