<p>Pakistan coach Saqlain Mushtaq on Thursday said it would be a "great thing" if his team gets to square off against India in the T20 World Cup final and lauded the two sides for sending a message of friendship during their earlier clash in the ongoing tournament.</p>.<p>Pakistan defeated India by 10 wickets in the match on Sunday and, according to Saqlain, the sporting conduct of players on both sides sent a strong message of humanity.</p>.<p>Asked if he would want another game with the traditional rivals in the final of the marquee tournament, Saqlain said, "If India makes the final, it would be a great thing because I feel, and this is not because we have beaten them, they are a strong team, everyone considers them a favourite."</p>.<p>"Do match khelenge to relation aur acche ho jaenge (playing one more match would only better our relations).</p>.<p>"In the previous game, the way Virat Kohli, (MS) Dhoni and even our own players conducted themselves, it sent a strong message that we are all humans, we all love each other, it is just a game," he said.</p>.<p>"Hats off to the players for sending the message. Dosti ki jeet ho, dushmani ki haar ho (friendship should triumph, enmity should lose)," he said.</p>.<p>The question was thrown at him during a press conference ahead of the match against Afghanistan here on Friday.</p>.<p>Saqlain said he also considers England, Australia and South Africa as strong contenders.</p>.<p>"Jab aap aate hain to become a world champion, then you don't look at opponents, you focus on your own game. England is a favourite, Australia plays tough cricket. South Africa also. I believe, commitment, attitude and process are in your hands, not the results.</p>.<p>"You should be able to execute the plans, no matter who you are playing. If India makes finals, the ICC will be happy, fans will be happy," he said.</p>.<p>India are due to take on New Zealand in their second Super 12 match on Sunday. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos</strong></p>
<p>Pakistan coach Saqlain Mushtaq on Thursday said it would be a "great thing" if his team gets to square off against India in the T20 World Cup final and lauded the two sides for sending a message of friendship during their earlier clash in the ongoing tournament.</p>.<p>Pakistan defeated India by 10 wickets in the match on Sunday and, according to Saqlain, the sporting conduct of players on both sides sent a strong message of humanity.</p>.<p>Asked if he would want another game with the traditional rivals in the final of the marquee tournament, Saqlain said, "If India makes the final, it would be a great thing because I feel, and this is not because we have beaten them, they are a strong team, everyone considers them a favourite."</p>.<p>"Do match khelenge to relation aur acche ho jaenge (playing one more match would only better our relations).</p>.<p>"In the previous game, the way Virat Kohli, (MS) Dhoni and even our own players conducted themselves, it sent a strong message that we are all humans, we all love each other, it is just a game," he said.</p>.<p>"Hats off to the players for sending the message. Dosti ki jeet ho, dushmani ki haar ho (friendship should triumph, enmity should lose)," he said.</p>.<p>The question was thrown at him during a press conference ahead of the match against Afghanistan here on Friday.</p>.<p>Saqlain said he also considers England, Australia and South Africa as strong contenders.</p>.<p>"Jab aap aate hain to become a world champion, then you don't look at opponents, you focus on your own game. England is a favourite, Australia plays tough cricket. South Africa also. I believe, commitment, attitude and process are in your hands, not the results.</p>.<p>"You should be able to execute the plans, no matter who you are playing. If India makes finals, the ICC will be happy, fans will be happy," he said.</p>.<p>India are due to take on New Zealand in their second Super 12 match on Sunday. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos</strong></p>