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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.

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.

Virat Kohli vs Pakistan: How Will Batting Great Stop Shaheen Afridi And Co In Asia Cup 2023 Clash? Ex India Coach Reveals Strategy

The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 clash on Saturday will have many sub-contests. The most prominent among them being the Virat Kohli's batting performance against the fearsome Pakistan cricket team bowling. While former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has been one of the most consistent batters in the last decade, Pakistan bowling line-up consisting Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan among others can rattle the most fearsome of batter. In this scenario, how will Virat Kohli tackle the Pakistan stars?

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.

India vs Pakistan - Babar Azam vs India: Not A Great Performer At All - Numbers Don't Lie!

The India vs Pakistan clash at the Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday will be a closely fought contest. Both Indian cricket team and the Pakistan cricket team are filled with big players, who can change the curse of the match single-handedly. However, some players will be under extra focus like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. In Babar Azam, the Pakistan cricket team has a great batter, who hold the world No. 1 position in ICC rankings for batters. However, his record in ODIs against India is not great.

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.

India vs Pakistan: Pakistan Reveal Playing XI Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023 Match Against India

The India vs Pakistan match is one of the most highly-anticipated encounter in world cricket and with the two sides facing each other in Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday, fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the contest. A lot of speculation has surrounded India's team composition ahead of the tournament but Pakistan have decided to announce their playing XI one day ahead of the match. During the pre-match press conference, skipper Babar Azam said that they will not be making any changes to the side that comprehensively defeated Nepal in the opening match of the competition.

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

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

Virat Kohli vs Pakistan: How Will Batting Great Stop Shaheen Afridi And Co In Asia Cup 2023 Clash? Ex India Coach Reveals Strategy

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

India vs Pakistan - Babar Azam vs India: Not A Great Performer At All - Numbers Don't Lie!

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

India vs Pakistan: Pakistan Reveal Playing XI Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023 Match Against India