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"Will Find His Form In Asia Cup": Sourav Ganguly On Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has been struggling with his batting form for a long time now. While a century has been eluding the player since November 2019, the ongoing year has seen the former India skipper struggle for even half-centuries. However, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is hopeful that the right-handed batter will make a comeback in the upcoming Asia Cup that kicks off on August 27. India start their campaign in the continental tournament on the very next day with a match against Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium.

Cricket Fraternity Extends Wishes On Occasion Of India's Independence Day

As India mark their Independence Day, a series of events were being organised across the country to mark the occasion. Members from the cricket fraternity all over the world, came forward and extended their wishes to India, as they celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to mark 75 years of Independence after the end of British rule spanning two centuries.

"Let The Guy Live In Peace": Zimbabwe Star Backs Virat Kohli Amid Slump In Form

Virat Kohli has been one of the most consistent players across formats over the last decade or so. However, his recent slump in form has become a hot topic of debate with several current and former cricketers have voiced their opinions on the Kohli's recent struggles. With the T20 World Cup scheduled to be held later this year, questions have been raised over his spot in the Indian team. However, Zimbabwe batter Sikandar Raza has backed Kohli amid criticism.

"Can't Have Such Huge Baggage...": Former Pakistan Star's Huge Statement On Virat Kohli

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria feels Virat Kohli will have to perform in the upcoming Asia Cup if he wants to be a part of the T20 World Cup squad. While Kohli has been one of the most consistent players of the last decade or so, his recent slump in form has raised doubts over his place in the Indian team. Kaneria said that Kohli has the full backing of skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid and the star batter will have to repay the trust shown to him by the management.

"Would Have Avoided...": Aakash Chopra On KL Rahul Replacing Shikhar Dhawan As Captain For Zimbabwe ODI Series

Former India opening batter Aakash Chopra has said that he would have avoided changing Shikhar Dhawan as the captain for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, beginning August 18. When the squad for the series was originally announced, Dhawan was named captain and Rahul was not mentioned. However, earlier this week, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that Rahul has been deemed fit to play and will join the squad as captain, with Dhawan acting as his deputy.

Former Pakistan Pacer On Why Babar Azam, Joe Root Won't Have Rough Patch As Long As Virat Kohli's

Virat Kohli's lean patch with the bat has become a hot topic of debate of late. The star India batter has not registered a century since November 2019 and in recent months, he has struggled to play impactful knocks. Now former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed has talked about what differentiates Kohli from the likes of Babar Azam, Joe Root and Kane Williamson. Javed said that there are two types of "great players" - one is technically sound and the other who gets stuck with a particular weakness.

"Look At Him As Opener With Rohit Sharma": Ex-India Selector On KL Rahul

KL Rahul will make his comeback into the national side for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, but his bigger test will be the Asia Cup, beginning August 27 in the UAE. Rahul had missed the T20I series against West Indies after testing positive for COVID-19, and prior to that, he had missed series against South Africa and England due to injury. Now, former national selector Saba Karim has said that he looks at Rahul as an opener alongside Rohit Sharma in the shortest format of the game.

India vs Pakistan: All The Matches Between Arch-Rivals In Asia Cup So Far

Asia Cup 2022 is all set to kick off on August 28 in the United Arab Emirates. The continental event will once again see arch-rivals India and Pakistan battle it out against each other. Given that the sides play head-to-head matches only in multi-team tournaments since January 2013, their face-off has become much more valuable in the past decade. While the sides first face each other on August 28 in the upcoming Asia Cup, chances are high that they will square off again in the later part of the tournament, not once but twice.

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"Will Find His Form In Asia Cup": Sourav Ganguly On Virat Kohli

Cricket Fraternity Extends Wishes On Occasion Of India's Independence Day

"Let The Guy Live In Peace": Zimbabwe Star Backs Virat Kohli Amid Slump In Form

"Can't Have Such Huge Baggage...": Former Pakistan Star's Huge Statement On Virat Kohli

"Would Have Avoided...": Aakash Chopra On KL Rahul Replacing Shikhar Dhawan As Captain For Zimbabwe ODI Series

Former Pakistan Pacer On Why Babar Azam, Joe Root Won't Have Rough Patch As Long As Virat Kohli's

"Look At Him As Opener With Rohit Sharma": Ex-India Selector On KL Rahul

India vs Pakistan: All The Matches Between Arch-Rivals In Asia Cup So Far