CWC 2019: Here is what Sachin Tendulkar had to say about Sarfaraz Ahmed and Co after match against India

Indian cricketing legend Sachin Teldulkar perceives Pakistani skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed was a “confused” character and his team lacked “imagination” during the high intensity clash against India in the ongoing World Cup edition.

India put up a testing target of 337 runs, with Rohit Sharma’s scintillating 140 of just 113 balls and Virat Kohli and KL Rahul’s clinching fifty. India dominated Pakistan throughout the game beating them by 89 runs.

"I thought he (Sarfaraz) was confused because when Wahab (Riaz) was bowling he had a short mid-wicket. And when Shadab (Khan) came on to bowl he had a slip for him," Tendulkar told 'India Today'.

"In these conditions it becomes difficult for a leg-spinner to grip the ball, especially when he's not getting the right line and length. That is not the right way to approach a big game," he added.

"They lacked imagination, lacked out of the box thinking," Tendulkar said.

Pakistani bowlers didn't take advantage of the conditions and Sachin never felt an Indian wicket would fall because of the opposition tactics.

"If the ball is not moving around much, you don't continue bowling over the wicket, Wahab (Riaz) went around the wicket but it was too late by then," Tendulkar said.