Back at the helm to captain India, star raider Ajay Thakur today said they would go all out against Pakistan in the tournament opener of the six-nation 'Kabaddi Masters Dubai 2018' from June 22 to 30.
India took on their arch-rivals the last time in their triumphant campaign of the Asian Championship Iran in 2017 when they defeated Pakistan 36-22 in the final.
"We all are very excited to take on Pakistan after a long time. The feeling is always different when you face Pakistan. We will put up a do-or-die show," Thakur, who is known as 'Do-or-Die' specialist raider, told PTI in an interview from Dubai.
Being the first game of the tournament, the 32-year-old said they would be under a "bit of pressure".
"There's a bit of pressure obviously when you take on Pakistan in the first match. Pressure will be on both sides," he said.
"There's an outpouring of responses from several quarters after we are drawn against Pakistan in the 'Kabaddi Masters Dubai 2018' opener. Everybody is sending us best wishes and saying be watchful."
Asked whether that would put them under more pressure, Thakur said: "They are very good players and they deserved it. They have worked hard. I don't think there will be additional pressure on them."