Virat Kohli looked back on the moment he thought his international career was over when a heavy defeat at the hands of Pakistan plunged him into his worst nightmare.
Under Mancunian skies, the Indian talisman was able to recall the memory with a smile, such is his belief that there will be no repeat at Old Trafford on Sunday.
India vs Pakistan may not be the most prestigious game at this World Cup – but it will certainly be the biggest.
But India captain Kohli is adamant - the result can only go one way if his team perform at their peak.
He said: “We know that Pakistan have a lot of talent. But more often than not, if we execute our plan with precision and focus, then we end up winning the game.
“But whatever happens, the tournament goes on.
“It won’t affect us for the rest of our lives.”
It was a decade ago when Kohli was flown into South Africa when masterblaster Yuvraj Singh broke a finger just 48 hours before their Champions Trophy clash with Pakistan at Centurion Park.
He was out for just 16 as India lost by 54 runs and were eliminated in the group stages.
“I had never experienced anything like it,” he admitted.
“It was so tense. I played a really bad shot and after the game I stayed awake until six in the morning thinking about it.
“I really thought I was finished.
“But we don’t think about the opposition. We don’t focus on them because we know that if we play at our best then we can beat any team in the world.
“We don’t see anyone in the Pakistan as a threat. No one player is better than the rest.”
India have won two of their three opening games, while Pakistan have just one victory over England to show from their first four matches.
The Manchester weather is likely to play a role, but there were almost half-a-million ticket applications and some fans have been paying up to £2,500 to be one of the lucky 23,000 inside Old Trafford.
The TV audience is likely to break the 500million barrier.
Kohli knows it will be an electric atmosphere for a meeting of two nations who only face each other at major tournaments because of a tense diplomatic situation.
Kohli said: “I can’t tell the fans how to react, but I hope they come to enjoy the game.
“There is always an atmosphere and frenzy around these games, but we must be absolutely professional.
“We have literally discussed nothing different in the build-up. The atmosphere in the dressing room hasn’t changed.
“Any game you play for your country can be emotional and adrenaline-filled.
“But we can’t get too excited or over-emotional. We have to execute what we want to do.”