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"Whenever I Needed Advice...": Pakistani Batter On His Bond With Virat Kohli

Star India batter Virat Kohli is admired by globally for his professionalism and his work ethic. Apart from his abilities as a batter, Kohli has sparked a fitness regime in India, which is followed by every budding cricketer in the country. However, his charm isn't restricted to India. Pakistani batter Ahmed Shehzad, who has been often compared Kohli, is a huge admirer of the former India captain. Shehzad was all praise for Kohli and credited the 34-year-old for transforming the fortunes of India's Test side.

Sunil Chhetri Defies Age And Conditions To Produce A Masterclass

A huge banner tied across the West Block Blues Stand read: 'Immortal No 11'. It was a heartfelt tribute to Sunil Chhetri by the fans, who cheered every move the Indian captain made on the field. Some of them invaded the turf multiple times trying to get close to Chhetri even as he was leading India's 4-0 buccaneering against Pakistan during the SAFF Championship match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. What makes Chhetri a crowd-puller, then? He is 38, a stage when players generally think of pursuing less stressful options than playing football and follow rigid fitness plans.

Sunil Chhetri or Virat Kohli? Memes Flood Internet After India Captain's Hat-trick Against Pakistan

The Indian football team's dominant 4-0 win over Pakistan in the SAFF Championship opener saw none other than the captain Sunil Chhetri step up and deliver. Chhetri bagged a brilliant hat-trick for India while Udanta Singh scored the 4th goal to sum up the team's triumphant start to the tournament. Seeing Chhetri's mesmerising show against Pakistan, fans lauded the veteran striker on social media. Those aware of his friendship former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli unleashed some hilarious memes on social media, encapsulating the two stalwarts' performances against Pakistan.

"Will Do It Again...": India Head Coach Igor Stimac On Getting Sent Off vs Pakistan

The SAFF Championship encounter between arch rivals India and Pakistan saw an adrenaline-fuelled moment at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Wednesday. India head coach Igor Stimac was sent off moments before the conclusion of the first-half, with the hosts leading 20, following Sunil Chhetri's brace. Stimac was unhappy about referee Prajwal Chhetri's decision to award Pakistan the throw-in as held that right back Pritam Kotal was fouled in the process. As a result, Stimac chose to interfere when Pakistan player Abdullah Iqbal was ready to make a throw-in.

Watch: Sunil Chhetri Pounces On Pakistan Goalkeeper's Costly Mistake To Begin Goal Rush

On a night when he could become the second-highest Asian goal-scorer in international football, India captain Sunil Chhetri delivered the goods, scoring a hattrick in India's 4-0 win over Pakistan in the SAFF Championship in Bengaluru. Ali Daei of Iran holds the record with 109 goals from 149 matches. Chhetri has 90 goals to his name. Chhetri led the line as India outclassed and hammered their neighbours in front of more than 22,000 fans at Sri Kanteerava Stadium, where he also plays his club football.

"I Can't Do Much": Incoming Pakistan Board Chief Softens Asia Cup Stance

A fresh Asia Cup 2023 controversy seemed to have erupted on Wednesday after the incoming Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf slammed the 'hybrid model', suggesting Pakistan should be hosting the entire tournament themselves. The current setup sees Pakistan and Sri Lanka both hosting the continental tournament, but Ashraf wasn't happy seeing the islanders getting the better chunk of games. As his comments became a huge topic of debate among cricket fans on social media, Ashraf softened his stance, suggesting now that the decision has been made, he "can't do anything about it".

SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri Hat-Trick Powers India To 4-0 Win Over Pakistan

Sunil Chhetri's glittering hat-trick laced India's 4-0 win over Pakistan in their SAFF Championship opener on Wednesday as the talisman became the second-highest Asian goal-scorer in international football. Ali Daei of Iran holds the record with 109 goals from 149 matches. Chhetri has 90 goals to his name. From the beginning of the match itself India brought forth their experience and class into play. Pakistan had pockets of doughty resistance, but they were not a match to India's cohesion and purpose on a rain-drenched night at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.

Pakistan Board's Incoming Chairman Rejects Asia Cup 'Hybrid Model'

The likely new chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Zaka Ashraf has rejected his predecessor Najam Sethi's much-publicised "hybrid model" for the upcoming Asia Cup, which is slated to be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in September. "The first point is that I had rejected the hybrid model (for Asia Cup) in the past itself - because I do not agree with it. The board of the Asian Cricket Council had decided that it should be held in Pakistan, then we should host it," Ashraf said during a press conference in the Pakistan capital on Wednesday.

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"Whenever I Needed Advice...": Pakistani Batter On His Bond With Virat Kohli

Sunil Chhetri Defies Age And Conditions To Produce A Masterclass

Sunil Chhetri or Virat Kohli? Memes Flood Internet After India Captain's Hat-trick Against Pakistan

"Will Do It Again...": India Head Coach Igor Stimac On Getting Sent Off vs Pakistan

Watch: Sunil Chhetri Pounces On Pakistan Goalkeeper's Costly Mistake To Begin Goal Rush

"I Can't Do Much": Incoming Pakistan Board Chief Softens Asia Cup Stance

SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri Hat-Trick Powers India To 4-0 Win Over Pakistan

Pakistan Board's Incoming Chairman Rejects Asia Cup 'Hybrid Model'