Virat Kohli Opens Up On 'Very, Very Different Outside' Noise Before India vs Pakistan Cricket Clash

17.08.2023 - 13:37 sports.ndtv.com

Just over two weeks later, Indian cricket team will take on Pakistan in an Asia Cup 2023 clash in Sri Lanka. The two teams don't play bilateral contests against one another.

So, the multi-team events are the only times that cricket fans get to witness this hallowed contest. This time, the Asia Cup might see three India-Pakistan clashes, with the first one being on September 2, provided both teams enter the final.

Then, the teams will also clash in the World Cup 2023 On October 14. Former Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli is a veteran of many India-Pakistan clashes.

He has performed well in matches against Pakistan. In a video posted by Star Sports on X, formerly known as Twitter, Kohli can be seen talking on where exactly the match is different. "I wouldn't run away from the fact that the atmosphere on the outside is very, very different from other games.

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