'Rankings Don't Matter': Pakistan Captain's Bold India Warning Ahead of WC Clash Pakistan's captain Abu Bakar Mahmood has sparked controversy with his assertion that rankings don't matter when it comes to the upcoming clash at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup against arch rivals India.
This statement can be seen as a refreshing change from the usual deference to India's superior ranking and recent form.
Mahmood emphasized the importance of performance over rankings, citing India's impressive record against Pakistan in recent years.