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"Had Kohli Or Rohit Made Those...": Gautam Gambhir, Mohammad Kaif In Awkward On-Air Debate

As India took on Pakistan in their opening Asia Cup 2023 clash, it was Ishan Kishan who made the opportunity count, producing an excellent performance with the bat, all but silencing those doubting him to play a role in India's middle-order. Though an opener, Kishan featured at the No. 5 spot for India in the absence of KL Rahul. Though there remain those who feel Ishan has cemented his spot in the middle-order with the performance against Pakistan, Mohammad Kaif differs in opinion, much to the disappointment of Gautam Gambhir.

Watch - "Aaj Khush Toh Bhot Hoge...": Indian Cricket Team Coach Rahul Dravid's 'Deewar' Avatar Goes Viral

Team India is squaring off against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Both the teams face each other only during the Asia Cup and World Cup due to the political tension between the two nations. Amid this high-voltage clash, the fans got to witness the quirky and funny side of India head coach Rahul Dravid, who acted in a dry fruit commercial, imitating famous Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan.

As India Lose 10 Wickets, Pakistan Script Unique Asia Cup Record

Pakistan's pace trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah bagged all 10 Indian wickets in the Asia Cup encounter at Sri Lanka's Pallekele on Saturday, scripting a new record in the tournament before rain played spoilsport to what promised to be an enthralling second innings. The traditional rivals split points as the match was called off after heavy showers washed out play in the second innings.

India vs Pakistan: Shadab Khan Ties Hardik Pandya's Shoelace, 'Spirit Of Cricket' Triumphs

As India and Pakistan took on each other in the Asia Cup 2023 match on Saturday, it was the 'sprit of cricket' that emerged as the true winner. Since the build-up phase of the Indo-Pak clash, a number of pictures, videos and stories have surfaced on social media, highlighting the camaraderie between the players of the two teams. During the match at the Pallekele International Stadium in Sri Lanka, a picture went viral where India's Hardik Pandya could be seen getting his shoelace tied by Shadab Khan.

Watch: 'Irritated' Rohit Sharma Fumes At Cameraman, Asks Him To Stop Filming In Pakistan Game

Team India had a forgetful start to their innings during the Asia Cup 2023 match against Pakistan on Saturday in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Opting to bat first, the Rohit Sharma-led side lost four wickets with just 66 runs on the board in 15 overs. India's top-order miserably failed to put up a good show against the likes of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, who scalped two wickets each. Skipper Rohit Sharma was the first victim of Shaheen's fiery pace as he was dismissed in the fifth over.

"Looked Subdued, Uncertain": Sunil Gavaskar Critical Of India's Superstar Batter

The Indian top order witnessed a bitter collapse in the opening Asia Cup 2023 game against Pakistan, with the top three of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill departing without contributing much with the bat. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah did quite well with the ball until the pairing of Ishan Kishan and Hadik Pandya stabilised the Indian ship. Speaking of India's top-order collapse, iconic batter Sunil Gavaskar said that while Rohit and Virat got out to good deliveries, Shubman didn't look like himself in the game.

Ishan Kishan Surpasses MS Dhoni To Achieve Huge Feat In India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Clash

Wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan surpassed MS Dhoni to achieve a sensational feat during the Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Kishan looked in tremendous form as he scored 82 off 81 deliveries to rescue his side from a tight situation. The left-handed batter stitched together an effective partnership with Hardik Pandya to steady the innings after the Rohit Sharma-led side lost four wickets. Kishan's 81-run knock was the highest score by any batter against Pakistan in the Asia Cup and he surpassed ex-skipper MS Dhoni's record (76 in 2008).

KL Rahul In, Sanju Samson Out In India's ODI World Cup Squad: Sources

India's ODI World Cup 2023 team is expected to be announced today. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar flew to Sri Lanka to hold a discussion with the team management and finalise the squad, sources have told NDTV. There are no big surprises from the Asia Cup 2023 squad that the BCCI had recently picked. With the ODI World Cup squad to be a 15-member roster, there was no place for wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson while the fit-again KL Rahul was picked.

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"Had Kohli Or Rohit Made Those...": Gautam Gambhir, Mohammad Kaif In Awkward On-Air Debate

Watch - "Aaj Khush Toh Bhot Hoge...": Indian Cricket Team Coach Rahul Dravid's 'Deewar' Avatar Goes Viral

As India Lose 10 Wickets, Pakistan Script Unique Asia Cup Record

India vs Pakistan: Shadab Khan Ties Hardik Pandya's Shoelace, 'Spirit Of Cricket' Triumphs

Watch: 'Irritated' Rohit Sharma Fumes At Cameraman, Asks Him To Stop Filming In Pakistan Game

"Looked Subdued, Uncertain": Sunil Gavaskar Critical Of India's Superstar Batter

Ishan Kishan Surpasses MS Dhoni To Achieve Huge Feat In India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Clash

KL Rahul In, Sanju Samson Out In India's ODI World Cup Squad: Sources