India vs Pakistan: Ahead Of Mega Asia Cup Clash, Pakistan Fans Show Their Love for Virat Kohli

29.08.2023 - 17:49 sports.ndtv.com

Anticipation has reached feverish pitch among cricket fans in Pakistan as the countdown begins for the much-awaited Asia Cup 2023 with the hosts taking on Nepal in the first match of the tournament at iconic Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on Wednesday.

The practice session of the Nepal and Pakistan teams at the Multan Cricket Stadium was delayed due to heat. Tight security arrangements have been made around the stadium.

There is more excitement for the tournament this time as it is returning to the 50-over format after five years. Asia Cup is also keenly followed by cricket lovers outside the continent.

Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eager to witness the battle between the cricketing giants as also debutants in the continental tournament.

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While commenting on Virat Kohli's dismissal against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023, former India pacer S Sreesanth said that he doesn't count it as a 'wicket'. Notably, Kohli became a victim of Shaheen Afridi in India's campaign opener against Pakistan at the continental event last week. It was a good length ball from Shaheen and Kohli got an inside edge on it. The ball first hit his pad and then changed its direction to fall onto the stumps. Sreesanth added that Pakistan were lucky to get the wicket of the star India batter.

India vs Nepal Live Score, Asia Cup 2023: Play Resumes After Rain Delay, Nepal 178/6 vs India

India vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023, Live Updates: Sompal Kami and Dipendra Singh are standing unbeaten at the crease of Nepal as the match resumed after the rain delay.India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Nepal in the Asia Cup 2023 match on Monday.India will be missing out on the services of their star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami has been named as his replacement. (Live Scorecard)

India vs Nepal Live Score, Asia Cup 2023: India Look For Early Breakthrough Against Nepal

India vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023, Live Updates: Aasif Sheikh and Kushal Bhurtel have provided Nepal with a steady start. On the other hand, Team India is eyeing some early wickets in order to get an upper hand in the game.The covers are brought back on the field as it started to drizzle in Kandy. India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Nepal in the Asia Cup 2023 match on Monday.India will be missing out on the services of their star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami has been named as his replacement. (Live Scorecard)

"We Have Made Plans To Tackle Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli": Nepal Captain Ahead Of Asia Cup Clash Against India

Ahead his side's Asia Cup clash against India at Kandy, Nepal skipper Rohit Paudel expressed his team's excitement to play against Men in Blue and said that they have plans to tackle the team's star batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, terming the former as team's "inspiration" as well. India will take on Nepal in their Asia Cup clash at Kandy. In Group A, Pakistan qualified for Super Four stage with three points following a win over Nepal and a washout against arch-rivals India, which caused them to share a point each. Now India (1 point) and Nepal (0 points) have to win this match to qualify for Super Four stage.

"Team India Is Much Better": Yograj Singh Ahead Of Asia Cup Clash vs Pakistan

Former cricketer Yograj Singh reckons that India will win against Pakistan in their opening game of the Asia Cup 2023 as they are much a better team. The men in Blue will take on Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in their Asia Cup 2023 opener on Saturday. Fans from around the world wait with bated breath for the dream India-Pakistan clash. Yet another chapter to this storied rivalry is all set to be added when India takes on Pakistan at the Asia Cup on September 2.

Watch: India And Pakistan Cricketers Share Light Moments Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023 Clash

The India-Pakistan rivalry is known for its intensity in world cricket but it looks like the situation is completely different off the field. In a video released by Cricket Pakistan on X (formerly known as Twitter), cricketers from both teams can be seen interacting with each other and sharing light moments ahead of the Asia Cup 2023 match on Saturday. Virat Kohli greeted Haris Rauf on the field and also interacted with Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan near the dressing rooms. Even the two skippers - Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam - were seen talking to each other on the side of the batting nets.