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"His Energy Was A Bit Sapped": How Virat Kohli Will Benefit From Break, Australia Great Explains

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson feels Virat Kohli will be mentally and physically rejuvenated after a month-long break from cricket ahead of the Asia Cup, starting later this week. Kohli is enduring his worst phase of career and has not scored a century in international cricket since November 2019. The star batter will return to cricket after missing out the series against the West Indies and Zimbabwe.

Watch: Virat Kohli Smashes India Bowlers During Practice Ahead Of Asia Cup

The Indian team has arrived in the UAE for the Asia Cup and all eyes will be on star batter Virat Kohli, who is back in the team after a lengthy break. Kohli, who has been struggling for runs, was rested for the series against West Indies and Zimbabwe and he will be looking to get back to big scoring form in the continental tournament.

Jemimah Rodrigues, Washington Sundar All Smiles In Selfie From Manchester

India all-rounder Washington Sundar, who was recently ruled out of the Zimbabwe series due to injury, had a moment of fun when he bumped into India women's team all-rounder Jemimah Rodrigues in Manchester on Wednesday. Rodrigues has also been ruled out from The Hundred competition, where she was a part of the Northern Superchargers Women, while Washington was a part of the Lancashire team in County Cricket as well as the Royal London Cup. Taking to Twitter, Washington's Indian Premier League franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad, posted the picture of the two and captioned it, "Just a couple of Indian No.5s bumping into each other in Manchester."

Red-hot Babar Azam to struggling Virat Kohli: Five to watch at Asia Cup

Asia Cup begins on Saturday with top cricketers, including Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and India superstar Virat Kohli, in action in the United Arab Emirates. Here are five players to watch in the six-nation tournament, which is an important warm-up for the T20 World Cup in Australia in October. BABAR AZAMPakistanWith key pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi out injured, Pakistan will depend heavily on Babar Azam's blazing batting. The 27-year-old leads the T20 and one-day batting rankings and comes into the tournament on the back of two big half-centuries in Pakistan's 3-0 ODI sweep of the Netherlands. He scored an unbeaten 68 as his side demolished India by 10 wickets in the last meeting between the arch-rivals in the 2021 T20 World Cup -- at the same venue where they meet this Sunday.

Red-Hot Babar Azam To Struggling Virat Kohli: 5 To Watch At Asia Cup

The Asia Cup begins on Saturday with top cricketers including India superstar Virat Kohli and Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in action in the United Arab Emirates. Here are five players to watch in the six-nation tournament, which is an important warm-up for the T20 World Cup in Australia in October.

"He's Putting Pressure On Shikhar Dhawan": Scott Styris On India Youngster

Shubman Gill earned a recall to the Indian ODI side this year, and has taken his opportunities with both hands, winning the Player of the Series award against both West Indies and Zimbabwe. In the six matches he has played against the Windies and Zimbabwe, Gill scored three half-centuries and a century. He could have had another ton as well, but rain played spoilsport and left him stranded on 98 in the 3rd ODI against West Indies. Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris said the 22-year-old has "a huge future in front of him" and that he is putting pressure on veteran opener Shikhar Dhawan, with the World Cup set to be played in India next year.

"You Cannot Run This Far...": Virat Kohli On Concerns Regarding Lean Patch

All eyes would be on Virat Kohli when India start their Asia Cup campaign against Pakistan on August 28. In recent times, the former India captain has time and again failed to come close to the consistency that he once exuded. While he has failed to score a ton since November, 2019, Kohli's recent form has been far from satisfactory. He failed to score big on the Tour of England in all three formats. He was rested for the Tour of West Indies as well as Zimbabwe and will be making a comeback in the Asia Cup.

"Look At Him As First Choice": Former India Pacer Names Player Who Can Be Jasprit Bumrah And Mohammed Shami's Backup

Former India pacer Lakshmipathy Balaji feels Deepak Chahar should've played for the team in the Asia Cup, especially considering that star fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami will miss the tournament. While Bumrah was ruled out of the tournament due to an injury, the Indian selectors decided not to pick Shami. Meanwhile, Chahar, who made a return to the side after a long injury lay-off during the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, has been named as a reserve player for the Asia Cup.

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"His Energy Was A Bit Sapped": How Virat Kohli Will Benefit From Break, Australia Great Explains

Watch: Virat Kohli Smashes India Bowlers During Practice Ahead Of Asia Cup

Jemimah Rodrigues, Washington Sundar All Smiles In Selfie From Manchester

Red-hot Babar Azam to struggling Virat Kohli: Five to watch at Asia Cup

Red-Hot Babar Azam To Struggling Virat Kohli: 5 To Watch At Asia Cup

"He's Putting Pressure On Shikhar Dhawan": Scott Styris On India Youngster

"You Cannot Run This Far...": Virat Kohli On Concerns Regarding Lean Patch

"Look At Him As First Choice": Former India Pacer Names Player Who Can Be Jasprit Bumrah And Mohammed Shami's Backup