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Form, Bragging Rights On Line As Giants Clash In Asia Cup

India's Virat Kohli has the chance to find form before the World Cup while Babar Azam will look to keep Pakistan's psychological edge when the rival countries clash as the headline acts of the Asia Cup starting this weekend. Cricket giants India and Pakistan could square up three times during the two weeks of the T20 competition in the United Arab Emirates. The six-nation tournament was moved from Sri Lanka because of political unrest and it takes on extra significance this year because the T20 World Cup in Australia is coming up fast, in October and November.

"His Energy Was A Bit Sapped": How Virat Kohli Will Benefit From Break, Australia Great Explains

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson feels Virat Kohli will be mentally and physically rejuvenated after a month-long break from cricket ahead of the Asia Cup, starting later this week. Kohli is enduring his worst phase of career and has not scored a century in international cricket since November 2019. The star batter will return to cricket after missing out the series against the West Indies and Zimbabwe.

Watch: Virat Kohli Smashes India Bowlers During Practice Ahead Of Asia Cup

The Indian team has arrived in the UAE for the Asia Cup and all eyes will be on star batter Virat Kohli, who is back in the team after a lengthy break. Kohli, who has been struggling for runs, was rested for the series against West Indies and Zimbabwe and he will be looking to get back to big scoring form in the continental tournament.

Hong Kong To Join India And Pakistan In Group One Of Asia Cup After Defeating UAE

The battle to join Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2022 is over. Hong Kong have qualified for Asia Cup 2022 with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates last night. They maintained an unbeaten run in the Asia Cup Qualifier in Oman, winning all three matches. Hong Kong won the toss and chose to field. UAE went on to score 147 runs, unable to bat out their 20 overs. Hong Kong went about their run chase with a clear plan, reaching their target in 19 overs. Veteran star Ehsan Khan was named player of the match with his four-wicket haul, for just 24 runs.

"He's Putting Pressure On Shikhar Dhawan": Scott Styris On India Youngster

Shubman Gill earned a recall to the Indian ODI side this year, and has taken his opportunities with both hands, winning the Player of the Series award against both West Indies and Zimbabwe. In the six matches he has played against the Windies and Zimbabwe, Gill scored three half-centuries and a century. He could have had another ton as well, but rain played spoilsport and left him stranded on 98 in the 3rd ODI against West Indies. Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris said the 22-year-old has "a huge future in front of him" and that he is putting pressure on veteran opener Shikhar Dhawan, with the World Cup set to be played in India next year.

"You Cannot Run This Far...": Virat Kohli On Concerns Regarding Lean Patch

All eyes would be on Virat Kohli when India start their Asia Cup campaign against Pakistan on August 28. In recent times, the former India captain has time and again failed to come close to the consistency that he once exuded. While he has failed to score a ton since November, 2019, Kohli's recent form has been far from satisfactory. He failed to score big on the Tour of England in all three formats. He was rested for the Tour of West Indies as well as Zimbabwe and will be making a comeback in the Asia Cup.

"Look At Him As First Choice": Former India Pacer Names Player Who Can Be Jasprit Bumrah And Mohammed Shami's Backup

Former India pacer Lakshmipathy Balaji feels Deepak Chahar should've played for the team in the Asia Cup, especially considering that star fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami will miss the tournament. While Bumrah was ruled out of the tournament due to an injury, the Indian selectors decided not to pick Shami. Meanwhile, Chahar, who made a return to the side after a long injury lay-off during the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, has been named as a reserve player for the Asia Cup.

Pakistan Sends Bowling Coach To Assist Shaun Tait At Asia Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board has sent a bowling coach from its national high performance centre in Lahore to assist the team's head bowling coach, Shaun Tait of Australia in the Asia Cup, beginning in the UAE from Saturday. Umar Rasheed left on Wednesday to join the Pakistan team on the recommendation of head coach, Saqlain Mushtaq.

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Form, Bragging Rights On Line As Giants Clash In Asia Cup

"His Energy Was A Bit Sapped": How Virat Kohli Will Benefit From Break, Australia Great Explains

Watch: Virat Kohli Smashes India Bowlers During Practice Ahead Of Asia Cup

Hong Kong To Join India And Pakistan In Group One Of Asia Cup After Defeating UAE

"He's Putting Pressure On Shikhar Dhawan": Scott Styris On India Youngster

"You Cannot Run This Far...": Virat Kohli On Concerns Regarding Lean Patch

"Look At Him As First Choice": Former India Pacer Names Player Who Can Be Jasprit Bumrah And Mohammed Shami's Backup

Pakistan Sends Bowling Coach To Assist Shaun Tait At Asia Cup