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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup Match: Sri Lanka Squad's T20 Stats

Sri Lanka are set to kick off their 2022 Asia Cup campaign with a match against Afghanistan on Saturday, August 27. The side suffered a blow ahead of the tournament as its ace pacer Dushmantha Chameera got ruled out of the continental event. The third team in Sri Lanka's group is Bangladesh, hence a good win in the opening match must be the aim of the team. Sri Lanka enter the event after a 246-run win over Pakistan in a Test match in July.

"Wish He Registers Century, But Not Against Us": Pakistan Star On Kohli

Ahead of the India-Pakistan much-anticipated clash in the Asia Cup 2022, players from both camps have been seen interacting with each other during training in Dubai. Virat Kohli, who has not scored a century for more than 1,000 days, is the talk of the town, and everyone is waiting to see how the ace batter performs after being rested for the series against West Indies and Zimbabwe. Shaheen Shah Afridi was seen interacting with Kohli, where he told the batter that he is praying for his comeback.

Virat Kohli Set To Become 1st Indian To Play 100 Matches In All 3 Formats

When India takes the field to play arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday to start their Asia Cup 2022 campaign, star batter Virat Kohli will represent the nation in his 100th T20I match and will also become the first player in history to play a hundred matches for India in all formats of the game. Being able to represent the country in 100 matches in each format is proof of Virat's longevity in the game since his international debut in 2008, his consistency and the unwavering faith his side has shown in him despite various ups and downs in his decorated career.

"Was Trying To Fake My Intensity": Virat Kohli Opens Up On Recent Struggles

Star India batter Virat Kohli has not scored an international ton for more than 1,000 days and the talk surrounding his form is continuing to rise by the minute. The batter was not able to even register a fifty on the tour of England and he was then rested for the limited-overs series against West Indies and Zimbabwe. And now in an interview with broadcaster Star Sports, Kohli opened up on why he needed to have a break and how he was trying to fake his intensity.

India Were "Outplayed" By "Really Strong" Pakistan In 2021 T20 World Cup: KL Rahul

India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their first Asia Cup match on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. This will be the first time the two sides meet since Pakistan romped to a 10-wicket win over India at the same venue at the 2021 T20 World Cup. India vice-captain KL Rahul, speaking at a press conference on Friday, said that the defeat to Pakistan last year had hurt the team and admitted that India were "outplayed" in the match.

"Yaar Main Soch Raha Hu Aapki Tarah Ek Haath Se Chhakke Lagaau": Shaheen Afridi's Hilarious Meeting With Rishabh Pant

India and Pakistan will be squaring off on August 28 at the Dubai International Stadium. Both the sides are currently gearing up for the high-octane clash, which will be the first match between them since the T20 World Cup last year. While India's Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the entire tournament, Pakistan also suffered a big blow before their Asia Cup campaign kicks off as the side will see its ace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi missing the continental event.

Watch: Hong Kong Players Dance To 'Kaala Chashma' After Asia Cup Qualification

Hong Kong qualified for Asia Cup 2022 with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates earlier this week. Hong Kong will join seven-time champions India and Pakistan in Group A. They will face India on August 31 and Pakistan on September 2. After the match, the Hong Kong players could be seen dancing to the hit song 'Kala Chashma' from the movie 'Baar Baar Dekho'. Wicketkeeper-batter Zeeshan Ali shared the video, which has gone viral on social media.

Asia Cup 2022, Group B Match, Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Asia Cup 2022 will get underway on Saturday evening with the clash between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan at the Dubai International Stadium. Both Mohammad Nabi and Dasun Shanaka would hope for their sides to show a spirited display and get off to a winning start in the tournament. Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are placed in Group B alongside Bangladesh. In the T20 World Cup that was played last year in the UAE, teams batting second had a huge advantage because of the dew so it needs to be seen whether the history repeats itself in the Asia Cup. Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have played just one T20I against each other in which, Sri Lanka emerged triumphant.

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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup Match: Sri Lanka Squad's T20 Stats

"Wish He Registers Century, But Not Against Us": Pakistan Star On Kohli

Virat Kohli Set To Become 1st Indian To Play 100 Matches In All 3 Formats

"Was Trying To Fake My Intensity": Virat Kohli Opens Up On Recent Struggles

India Were "Outplayed" By "Really Strong" Pakistan In 2021 T20 World Cup: KL Rahul

"Yaar Main Soch Raha Hu Aapki Tarah Ek Haath Se Chhakke Lagaau": Shaheen Afridi's Hilarious Meeting With Rishabh Pant

Watch: Hong Kong Players Dance To 'Kaala Chashma' After Asia Cup Qualification

Asia Cup 2022, Group B Match, Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming