Asia Cup 2022, India vs Pakistan: "Anyone can make mistakes under pressure" - Virat Kohli backs Arshdeep Singh

05.09.2022 - 07:07 timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Asia Cup Super Four clash, Virat Kohli had some strong words of support for young pacer Arshdeep Singh, who had dropped a crucial catch in the 18th over of the match. "Even when I played my first game against Pakistan in Champions Trophy, I played a bad shot and got out.

Anyone can make mistakes under pressure. It is natural to feel bad. The team environment is great right now, credit for this goes to management and captain.

So one must accept his mistake, address it and look forward to being in that pressure situation once again," said Kohli in a post-match press conference on Sunday.

Kohli admitted that Mohammad Nawaz's innings of 42 runs in just 20 balls was a turning point in the game. "A chance was taken by sending him up the order.

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