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Watch: Pakistan Pacer Says "I Love India" To Fan. Video Is Viral

India got their Asia Cup campaign off to a winning start as the Rohit Sharma-led side defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 5 wickets in a Group A match in Dubai. Despite the rivalry between the two nations, players from both camps were seen having a laugh with each other, after the game. Even fans from both nations are crazy to catch a glimpse of their cricketers. During Pakistan's recent training session, Hassan Ali recently interacted with an Indian fan, who also clicked pictures with the star pacer.

Shaheen Afridi Off To London For Treatment, Focus On Availability For T20 World Cup

Pakistan's top pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will undergo treatment of his knee injury in London. He is expected to regain complete fitness before the T20 World Cup starting mid-October, the PCB said on Monday. Shaheen has departed for London where he will undergo rehabilitation of his injury which he sustained while fielding during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle in mid-July. The knee injury ruled him out of the second Test against Sri Lanka and subsequent ODI series in Netherlands as well as the ongoing Asia Cup in the UAE.

Pakistan Pacer Mohammad Wasim Ruled Out Of Asia Cup, Hasan Ali Named As Replacement

Pakistan team dealt with another blow ahead of the clash against India as their fast bowler Mohammad Wasim has been ruled out of the T20 Asia Cup due to a left side strain, Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Friday. "He had picked up the injury while bowling in Pakistan's practice session on Wednesday. The bowler was assessed by the team medical staff, and an MRI scan in Dubai confirmed the diagnosis. The medical team will closely monitor Wasim's rehabilitation and his return to competitive cricket will be reassessed before the England tour to Pakistan," the PCB statement read.

'Some Players Were Crying Before...': Wasim Akram Recalls Thrilling India-Pakistan Clash From 1980s

India and Pakistan have played several thrilling encounters but the one that remains etched in the memory of fans the most is the last ball thriller in the Australasia Cup final in 1986, when Javen Miandad took Pakistan to an improbable win in Sharjah, hitting Indian pacer Chetan Sharma for a six off the last delivery.

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Match: Pakistan Squad's T20 Stats

Cricket fans are all set to witness the high voltage clash between the arch-rivals India and Pakistan on August 28, in their Asia Cup match in Dubai. The matches between the two countries have always been a center of attraction, due to the cut-throat competition. The last time the two teams played each other, at the 2021 T20 World Cup, Pakistan emerged victorious to register their first-ever win against India in a World Cup contest. Team India will be led by Rohit Sharma and will also see the return of Virat Kohli after a break. Earlier last week, Pakistan also faced a blow when their star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was ruled out due to injury. Mohammed Hasnain was named as his replacement.

"People Say India-Pakistan Players Fight, But...": Virender Sehwag On Arch-rivalry

Whenever India and Pakistan play each other in a cricket match, the hype surrounding the game is intense. Winning this match almost becomes almost a prestige issue for the supporters of both the teams. The scrutiny and the pressure that the two teams' players face is intense. There have been instances where players from either side have resorted to mind games during the match, but India great Virender Sehwag says that off the field the camaraderie between the two teams is just awesome.

"He Is On A Path Towards...": Pakistan Batting Coach Makes Huge Statement On Babar Azam

Pakistan cricket batting coach Mohammed Yousuf said on Thursday that star batter Babar Azam is playing exceptional cricket at the moment, both as a player and captain of his side. Azam has been in a fine form in 2022. He is the world's leading batter in ODI and T20I formats while he is in the third spot in the Test rankings. Across all formats this year, Azam has played 15 matches and has scored 1,406 runs in 19 innings at an average of 78.11. His best individual score is 196. Five centuries and ten half-centuries have come out of his willow this year.

"Bought Glasses, Shirts Like Anil Kapoor And Took Photos On Chennai Beach": Wasim Akram On His First Tour Of India

The India vs Pakistan rivalry has been one of cricket's most enthralling contests over the years and legends from both the countries have shared several anecdotes about their experience of not just playing in the high pressure contest but also of touring either country. As the current crop of players get ready to battle in the upcoming Asia Cup, with the two teams clashing on August 28, broadcaster Star Sports shared a clip of a show Frenemies, where legendary fast bowlers Kapil Dev and Wasim Akram shared their memories of classic India vs Pakistan matches.

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Watch: Pakistan Pacer Says "I Love India" To Fan. Video Is Viral

Shaheen Afridi Off To London For Treatment, Focus On Availability For T20 World Cup

Pakistan Pacer Mohammad Wasim Ruled Out Of Asia Cup, Hasan Ali Named As Replacement

'Some Players Were Crying Before...': Wasim Akram Recalls Thrilling India-Pakistan Clash From 1980s

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Match: Pakistan Squad's T20 Stats

"People Say India-Pakistan Players Fight, But...": Virender Sehwag On Arch-rivalry

"He Is On A Path Towards...": Pakistan Batting Coach Makes Huge Statement On Babar Azam

"Bought Glasses, Shirts Like Anil Kapoor And Took Photos On Chennai Beach": Wasim Akram On His First Tour Of India