DUBAI:

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan believes nothing can ignite the like a Pakistan–India final, a clash the tournament has never witnessed in its 16 editions.

With Pakistan’s Super Four win over Sri Lanka and India’s victory against Bangladesh, the prospect has moved closer to reality. For that to happen, Pakistan must overcome Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday to set up a blockbuster final on September 28.

, Pakistan’s highest run-getter in Test cricket with 10,099 runs, insists the final could bring out the best in his country’s players.

“Pakistan was not up to the mark in the two matches, but a final against India will pump our players because it will be a title-deciding match,” Younis told

“Win the final and then offer a handshake to Indian players.”

The former captain crit

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