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Asia Cup 2022 Full Schedule, Date, Timings And Venues

The Asia Cup 2022 kicks off on August 27 with a match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. On the other hand, defending champions India will kick-start their campaign with a match against arch-rivals Pakistan on August 28. It is worth noting that the continental event was earlier set to take place in Sri Lanka but the economic crisis in the country saw the tournament being shifted to United Arab Emirates. The gulf nation will be hosting the event across two venues - Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Asia Cup Preview: Subcontinental Rivalry Set To Resume, Eyes On India-Pakistan Clash

The unpredictability of the T20 format and the growth of the game in the region could make the 2022 Asia Cup, beginning Saturday, the most closely fought edition ever. Pakistan legend Wasim Akram has already predicted the six-team tournament as having the potential to showcase quality that has never been seen before. Leaving aside the lone qualifier Hong Kong, the five other teams including record seven-time champions India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh can beat each other on their day.

Sreesanth comeback to continue at Abu Dhabi T10

The storied career of Sreesanth will receive another late update when he plays in the Abu Dhabi T10 for the first time this season.

Asia Cup 2022: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

The Asia Cup 2022 kicks off on August 27 in the United Arab Emirates. A total of six teams will be competing at the continental event which will be played in T20 format. It is worth noting that India are the defending champions. They had defeated Bangladesh in the finals of the recent two editions in 2016 and 2018. The upcoming edition of Asia Cup gives India a chance to make it a hat-trick of title wins. While a match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will serve as the curtain raiser for the tournament, India and Pakistan will be facing each other in their campaign opener on the very next day.

TOI Poll Results: What fans believe is in store for Virat Kohli at the T20 Asia Cup

Virat Kohli's return at the T20 Asia Cup and India's mouth-watering clash against arch-rivals Pakistan have become the most-discussed cricket topics over the last week. While the rivalry and result will take care of themselves on Sunday when the two teams line up in the UAE, it's Kohli who has been the centre of attraction, especially for the die-hard fans of the former India captain. TimesofIndia.com made an attempt to reach out to the fans of Indian cricket and Kohli, seeking their opinion via a series of five questions as part of a poll, which yielded the below results: QUESTION 1 - The break would have rejuvenated Virat mentally and he can fire in the Asia Cup. - Agree or Disagree?Kohli has recently opened up about the mental demons he had been fighting at one point in his life. In that light, it was a welcome break that he had before donning the India jersey again at the T20 Asia Cup 2022. Along expected lines, 2824 voters agreed, while 1414 disagreed that the break would do any good for Kohli returning to form.

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Tells Virat Kohli, "Dua Kar Rahe Hain Aap..."

Ahead of the Asia Cup 2022 match between India and Pakistan, players from both camps have been interacting with each other during practice sessions at the ICC Cricket Academy. On Thursday, the likes of Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Yuzvendra Chahal and KL Rahul interacted with Shaheen Afridi, who is sidelined due to an injury. During the chat between Kohli and Shaheen, the Pakistan pacer told the premier India batter that he is wishing for him to find form again.

Asia Cup 2022: Sridharan Sriram says he is clear about his role with Bangladesh

Sridharan Sriram said he has clarity about his role with the Bangladesh squad after the former India all-rounder was effectively put in charge of the Twenty20 squad until the end of the World Cup in Australia this year. After his six-year stint as assistant coach with the Australia men team ended last month, Sriram was appointed technical consultant of the Bangladesh Twenty20 side ahead of the team's Asia Cup campaign in the United Arab Emirates.

Asia Cup 2022: Top Contenders Who Could Finish With Most Runs In Tournament

Asia Cup 2022 is about to begin over the weekend in UAE and the tournament will see some of the best batters in modern day T20 cricket try and demolish opposition bowling attacks. The Indian and Pakistani sides are full of heavyweights, while the likes of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan also boast of players who can get big runs under their belt.

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Asia Cup 2022 Full Schedule, Date, Timings And Venues

Asia Cup Preview: Subcontinental Rivalry Set To Resume, Eyes On India-Pakistan Clash

Sreesanth comeback to continue at Abu Dhabi T10

Asia Cup 2022: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

TOI Poll Results: What fans believe is in store for Virat Kohli at the T20 Asia Cup

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Tells Virat Kohli, "Dua Kar Rahe Hain Aap..."

Asia Cup 2022: Sridharan Sriram says he is clear about his role with Bangladesh

Asia Cup 2022: Top Contenders Who Could Finish With Most Runs In Tournament