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"No Match For Mahi Bhai As Communicator But...": India Star On What Makes Virat Kohli 'The Best'

MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli have been often compared for their captaincy, despite having different leadership styles. While Dhoni transformed white-ball cricket in India, leading the team to multiple ICC tournaments, Kohli's India ruled Test cricket for a period of three-four years, including multiple series wins in Australia. However, veteran pacer Ishant Sharma, who played majority of his cricket under Dhoni's leadership, labelled Kohli as "the best". While speaking on JioCinema's 'Home of Heroes' show, Ishant said that Dhoni groomed the fast bowlers before handing them over to Kohli, who took them to their prime.

"It Tests Your Character...": Hardik Pandya's Mega Statement Ahead of India vs Pakistan Clash In Asia Cup 2023

The India-Pakistan match is one of the most anticipated cricket games in the world and with the teams not playing bilateral series since 2013, the only chance to witness this rivalry is at continental or International Cricket Council (ICC) events. With the two teams coming face-to-face in the Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday, India all-rounder Hardik Pandya outlined the fixture's importance for both the players and the fans. He spoke about the intensity that the match brings for both sides and how it ends up being a 'test of character and personality' for all the players.

Rohit Sharma's "First And Last ODI Cricket World Cup As....": Sourav Ganguly Makes A Big Claim

The Cricket World Cup is less than six weeks away. Ahead of that the Asia Cup 2023 is getting all the limelight, with the India vs Pakistan match on Saturday generating all the right noise. The Indian cricket team hasn't won any ICC trophy since 2023. The onus now falls on captain Rohit Sharma and former skipper Virat Kohli to guide the team to the Cricket World Cup 2023. Picking out Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill as the three key players for India in batting, former India captain Sourav Ganguly said that these three players must stand up for India to have a good chance.

India vs Pakistan: Virat Kohli's 'Unfinished Business" Is "Big Danger" For Rivals: World Cup-Winning Star

Virat Kohli knows the cameras will be on him for the next two months. Starting with the Asia Cup and then the Cricket World Cup 2023, Virat Kohli will be expected to deliver. His first test will be in the India vs Pakistan contest in Sri Lanka on Saturday. Virat Kohli has performed well against Pakistan. His cracking six off Haris Rauf at the MCG is still talked about a lot in cricket circles. Australia's World Cup-winning spinner Brad Hogg is among the admirers of that shot. Hogg said that Kohli's hunger should be a cause of concern for the rivals. "I was looking at Virat Kohli's stats the other day. Tendulkar got a slightly better conversion rate of 100s. Virat Kohli's got a better record. I just think he has got his hunger back and a little bit of pressure taken off him. I think he's got unfinished business and that's probably the big danger for opposition teams. That innings against Pakistan here at the MCG, hitting Haris Rauf back over his head of good length. That was the best shot that I have ever seen in cricket. It was brilliant. Fans got to realize that there is a lot of pressure on Virat Kohli. He also can have ups and downs even the great Sachin Tendulkar had ups and downs. When he has got that right frame of mind and has that pressure off his back we see a dominant Virat Kohli. I am not worried about the Indian batting. I am probably worried about the Indian bowling attack. It is their bowling which doesn't get them off to a good start," he said on Backstage with Boria.

India vs Pakistan: "If I Am Afraid Of Someone, It Is..." - Ex-Pakistan Star's Confession Ahead Of India Clash In Asia Cup 2023

Former Pakistan cricket team batter Basit Ali has warned the Babar Azam-led side ahead of their Asia Cup clash against arch-rivals India. Pakistan and India face-off in Kandy on Saturday, September 2, and the two nations could feasibly come up against each other again later in the tournament. Basit feels that the India versus Pakistan clash will happen three times during the tournament, including the final on September 17. While Basit suggests that Pakistan has the best bowling attack in the world, as a former batter, he is wary of the threat possessed by former India captain Virat Kohli. The Asia Cup is being looked a perfect preparation for the cricket world Cup, and hence Virat Kohli's performance will be closely followed.

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Clash Faces Tough Hosting Challenge On September 2? Report Claims So Due To This Factor

The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash at the Asia Cup 2023 faces a tough challenge from the weather in Kandy with Weather.com predicting thunderstorms and a 90% chance of rain on September 2. According to Google Weather, a thundershower is expected to occur with chances of 90 per cent precipitation and 84 per cent humidity in Kandy. The temperature is expected to be 28 degrees Celsius.

India vs Pakistan: "When Somebody Passes Comments Like This...": Babar Azam Reacts To Virat Kohli's Statement On Him Ahead Of Asia Cup Clash

India vs Pakistan - the biggest of cricket matches is here. On Saturday, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team will face Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team in Sri Lanka. The India vs Pakistan match is always a closely watched affair. This time the match holds extra significance as it gives the teams chances to test their combination against each other ahead of the World Cup 2023. The India vs Pakistan, in that way, is going to be a blockbuster.

On Raksha Bandhan, Shubman Gill's Sister Shahneel Talks About 'Difficult' Times As India Star Stayed Away For Games

The 'Raksha Bandhan' is one festival where siblings celebrate the bond between them. It is celebrated with much fervour across India. The Indian cricket team stars too celebrated Raksha Bandhan. Shubman Gill though could not be personally present with his sister Shahneel for the occasion as he is with the Indian cricket team in Sri Lanka for Asia Cup 2023. Shubman Gill's IPL team Gujarat Titans posted a cute video of Shahneel talking about her bond with Shubman.

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"No Match For Mahi Bhai As Communicator But...": India Star On What Makes Virat Kohli 'The Best'

"It Tests Your Character...": Hardik Pandya's Mega Statement Ahead of India vs Pakistan Clash In Asia Cup 2023

Rohit Sharma's "First And Last ODI Cricket World Cup As....": Sourav Ganguly Makes A Big Claim

India vs Pakistan: Virat Kohli's 'Unfinished Business" Is "Big Danger" For Rivals: World Cup-Winning Star

India vs Pakistan: "If I Am Afraid Of Someone, It Is..." - Ex-Pakistan Star's Confession Ahead Of India Clash In Asia Cup 2023

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Clash Faces Tough Hosting Challenge On September 2? Report Claims So Due To This Factor

India vs Pakistan: "When Somebody Passes Comments Like This...": Babar Azam Reacts To Virat Kohli's Statement On Him Ahead Of Asia Cup Clash

On Raksha Bandhan, Shubman Gill's Sister Shahneel Talks About 'Difficult' Times As India Star Stayed Away For Games