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India vs Pakistan: Will Rain Play Spoilsport In Much-Anticipated Asia Cup 2023 Clash?

The India-Pakistan match is one of the most anticipated clashes in world cricket. With the two teams not playing bilateral series for almost a decade due to external reasons, the only chance for fans to witness this match is at continental or International Cricket Council (ICC) events. As a result, the excitement surrounding the Asia Cup 2023 match is at an all time high with hotels in Kandy completely booked and fans around the world waiting for action to begin on Saturday. However, there can be some bad news for fans as weather may end up playing spoilsport in the encounter.

India vs Pakistan: Not Virat Kohli! Ex-Pakistan Pacer Warns Babar And Co About This India Batter Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023 Clash

The much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 is just round the corner and fans cannot wait for the two teams to resume their rivalry on the field. With the two sides not playing bilateral series for almost a decade, the only chance that fans have of watching these two teams face each other are continental and International Cricket Council (ICC) competitions. Ahead of the match, former Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz pointed out the Indian cricket team batter that can prove to be a key asset against Pakistan when the two teams come face-to-face on Saturday.

Asia Cup 2023: How KL Rahul's Absence Can Force India To Shake Up Entire Batting Order

Ishan Kishan is set to play the wicketkeeper-batter role in the absence of KL Rahul but question remains over the left-hander's batting slot going into the Asia Cup opener against Pakistan on September 2. The temptation will be to hand Kishan the opening position with Rahul not available for the first two games of the continental event. He had opened the innings in India's last ODI series against the West Indies along with Shubman Gill, and made a good impression. Kishan made 184 runs in that series from three matches, averaging 61.33 and his scores read – 52, 55 and 77.

On Battle Against Shaheen Afridi, Rohit Sharma Gets Word Of Caution From Australia Great

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden wants India skipper Rohit Sharma to negotiate Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi's first three overs with "caution" to avoid a fate similar to the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE. Rohit was dismissed for a first-ball duck by a searing Afridi yorker which bent marginally inwards to beat the opener all ends up. India suffered a humiliating 10-wicket loss in the group match and could never bounce back from the defeat in the 2021 edition.

"Playing India In Ahmedabad...": Sourav Ganguly Fires World Cup Warning To Pakistan

India and Pakistan are set for some enthralling cricketing battles on the 22-yard strip, with the two Asian giants set to face each other on multiple occasions in the coming months. With three matches in the Asia Cup likely, India and Pakistan are also scheduled to clash in the ODI World Cup next month. Sourav Ganguly, former India skipper, doesn't agree with certain players' suggestion that it is 'just another game', and wants Rohit Sharma's men to be fully prepared. While Paksitan do have a top team, Ganguly doesn't feel playing India in Ahmedabad on the World Cup stage will be as easy for them as it seems.

Ahead Of Asia Cup Clash, Virat Kohli Deciphers Pakistan's 'Main Aspect'

Team India arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday ahead of their Asia Cup opener against arch-rivals Pakistan in Kandy on Saturday. Ahead of the team's arrival in Sri Lanka, the Indian players took part in a six-day training camp at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. Former India captain and star batter Virat Kohli showcased exemplary intensity as he trained with all guns blazing during the six-day camp. In a recent interaction, Kohli shed light on his "aggressive mindset" and how to approach white-ball cricket, especially ODIs.

Babar Azam Scripts Huge Asia Cup Record, Goes Past Virat Kohli In Elite List

Pakistan captain Babar smashed a stunning 151 off 131 balls to set up a big win for his team in the Asia Cup opener against Nepal in Multan on Wednesday. During his knock, Babar achieved multiple milestones. He now has the highest individual score by a captain in the Asia Cup, surpassing Virat Kohli in the elite list. Kohli had scored 136 against Bangladesh in an Asia Cup match in 2014. Babar also registered the second-best score by a batter in the tournament

"Even If We Lose...": Pakistan Great's Intriguing Take On India Clash In Asia Cup

The cricketing buzz all across the globe is mostly centered around the India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup, with the two giants all set to square-off on September 02. Pakistan and India aren't just the two favourites to go through from their group but also touted as the two sides who could face each other in the final of the continental event. Speaking of the Indo-Pak clash on Saturday, former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq feels the team needs to persist with its team, even if it loses the match against India.

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India vs Pakistan: Will Rain Play Spoilsport In Much-Anticipated Asia Cup 2023 Clash?

India vs Pakistan: Not Virat Kohli! Ex-Pakistan Pacer Warns Babar And Co About This India Batter Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023 Clash

Asia Cup 2023: How KL Rahul's Absence Can Force India To Shake Up Entire Batting Order

On Battle Against Shaheen Afridi, Rohit Sharma Gets Word Of Caution From Australia Great

"Playing India In Ahmedabad...": Sourav Ganguly Fires World Cup Warning To Pakistan

Ahead Of Asia Cup Clash, Virat Kohli Deciphers Pakistan's 'Main Aspect'

Babar Azam Scripts Huge Asia Cup Record, Goes Past Virat Kohli In Elite List

"Even If We Lose...": Pakistan Great's Intriguing Take On India Clash In Asia Cup