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Asia Cup: Sure of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul getting back to form at the right time for India, says Saba Karim

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul getting back to finding form at the right time for the side after the duo go through "2-3 good practice sessions". Both Kohli and Rahul are coming back to India's T20I side for the Asia Cup. But the challenge for the duo is to adapt themselves to the new, attacking approach with the bat India has embraced whenever the duo were not featuring regularly since last year's T20 World Cup in the UAE.

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: Virat Kohli Meets Shaheen Afridi, Inquires About His Injury. Watch

India and Pakistan will clash in the Asia Cup on Sunday and the overwhelming feeling among Indian cricket fans is that of revenge. The 'Men in Blue'lost to the arch-rivals in Dubai last year and that started the early end of their campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup. Fans would hope that the Indians can make amends and beat Pakistan to start the Asia Cup on a winning note.

Asia Cup 2022 will be a celebration even if UAE are watching from sidelines yet again

The bus back from Muscat to Dubai must have been a morose place to be on Thursday morning.

Lionel Messi's Argentina Prove Top Draw At World Cup: Official

Tickets for two games featuring Lionel Messi's Argentina have been the top attractions for fans at this year's World Cup in Qatar, according to the chief organiser. Argentina's first round group games against arch-rivals Mexico on November 26 and Saudi Arabia on November 22 were the "most requested", Nasser Al-Khater, CEO of the Qatar organising committee, told the QNA national news agency late Wednesday. Both matches will be at the 80,000-capacity Lusail stadium, where the World Cup final will be staged on December 18.

Watch: Pakistan Batters Nails Ping Pong Challenge During Asia Cup Shoot

All the teams competing in the Asia Cup 2022 are currently in UAE for the final stage of the preparation ahead of the continental event. While the tournament starts on August 27, all eyes would be August 28 when Indian cricket team takes on Pakistan cricket team. The last time the two teams faced each other, Pakistan emerged victorious against India the 2021 T20 World Cup. This time Rohit Sharma-led India would be eager to return the favour in the continental event.

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Asia Cup: Sure of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul getting back to form at the right time for India, says Saba Karim

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: Virat Kohli Meets Shaheen Afridi, Inquires About His Injury. Watch

Asia Cup 2022 will be a celebration even if UAE are watching from sidelines yet again

Lionel Messi's Argentina Prove Top Draw At World Cup: Official

Watch: Pakistan Batters Nails Ping Pong Challenge During Asia Cup Shoot