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"Every Opener Knows...": Shaheen Afridi On His Gameplan Against Rohit Sharma And Co.

Ahead of the blockbuster match against India in the Asia Cup, Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi has opened up on his plans to tackle openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. Shaheen could prove to be a huge test for the Indian openers, who have looked vulnerable against left-arm pacers in recent times. Shaheen dismissed Rohit and KL Rahul during the T20 World Cup in 2021, and was also troubled the Indian openers during the T20 World Cup clash last year at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

"Pakistan Will Be In Trouble If..": Shoaib Akhtar's Confession Ahead Of India Clash

Ahead of the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan, legendary fast bowler Shoiab Akhtar has backed the team batting first to come out on top. India and Pakistan face off in the Asia Cup on Saturday at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. While India will open their campaign later today, Pakistan head into the fixture on the back of a 238-run triumph over Nepal in the tournament opener. Akhtar feels Pakistan "will literally hammer India" if they bat first, adding that the same could happen to Pakistan if India bat first.

India vs Pakistan Hourly Weather Report Today: Will Rain Spoil Entire Asia Cup Contest?

It's that time of the cricketing calendar where fans simply can't afford to let even a minute of action slip by. India and Pakistan are set to face each other. It is after nearly a year that the two Asian cricketing giants will be on the same pitch, looking to outdo each other. But, other than their batting and bowling skills, a third factor could have a bigger impact on the game, deciding which team to favour, or worse, to let the match even take place or not. As India and Pakistan gear up for their first contest in the 2023 Asia Cup, the weather will have a big say in its fate.

Why India 'Might Have To Look Beyond' KL Rahul, Sunil Gavaskar Gives Hard Take

Former India batter Sunil Gavaskar has raised doubts over star player KL Rahul's participation in the upcoming ODI World Cup on home soil. Rahul, who is currently out injured due to a thigh injury, will miss the first two games of the Asia Cup, having suffered a niggle. In his absence, India are likely to test Ishan Kishan for the wicketkeeper's role in the Asia Cup clash agaisnt Pakistan. Gavaskar has questioned the selectors over Rahul's selection for the Asia Cup, especially when he hasn't played a game recently.

India's Predicted XI vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: With Jasprit Bumrah And Shreyas Iyer Back, This Could Be India's Team

India will be taking on Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2023 camaign opener on Saturday. This will be the first time that the two sides will be facing each other since their meeting in T20 World Cup last year. For the first time in several months, the Rohit Sharma-led side is having a full-strength team. The Indian team finished a camp on the outskirts of Bengaluru in Alur to prepare themselves ahead of the match against Pakistan. On the other hand, the Babar Azam-led side routed Nepal by 238 runs in the opening game of the continental event.

Watch: India And Pakistan Cricketers Share Light Moments Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023 Clash

The India-Pakistan rivalry is known for its intensity in world cricket but it looks like the situation is completely different off the field. In a video released by Cricket Pakistan on X (formerly known as Twitter), cricketers from both teams can be seen interacting with each other and sharing light moments ahead of the Asia Cup 2023 match on Saturday. Virat Kohli greeted Haris Rauf on the field and also interacted with Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan near the dressing rooms. Even the two skippers - Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam - were seen talking to each other on the side of the batting nets.

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: 5 Clashes To Look Forward To

The wait is almost over as India and Pakistan face off on Saturday in the ongoing Asia Cup. Over the years, the India-Pakistan matches have witnessed some interesting match-ups. With Kandy set to host an India-Pakistan game for the first time, one can expect fireworks at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Team India arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, while the Pakistan players touched down in Kandy two days ahead of the clash, having thrashed Nepal in the tournament opener in Multan.

Germany, Slovenia, US and Lithuania make World Cup quarterfinals

OKINAWA: Luka Doncic and Slovenia are headed to the World Cup quarterfinals. So are the US, Germany and Lithuania. Out of the mix: Olympic bronze medalist Australia. Half of the World Cup quarterfinal field is now set, after those four nations won their opening second-round games Friday to secure spots in the knockout round.

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"Every Opener Knows...": Shaheen Afridi On His Gameplan Against Rohit Sharma And Co.

"Pakistan Will Be In Trouble If..": Shoaib Akhtar's Confession Ahead Of India Clash

India vs Pakistan Hourly Weather Report Today: Will Rain Spoil Entire Asia Cup Contest?

Why India 'Might Have To Look Beyond' KL Rahul, Sunil Gavaskar Gives Hard Take

India's Predicted XI vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: With Jasprit Bumrah And Shreyas Iyer Back, This Could Be India's Team

Watch: India And Pakistan Cricketers Share Light Moments Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023 Clash

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: 5 Clashes To Look Forward To

Germany, Slovenia, US and Lithuania make World Cup quarterfinals