Asia Cup 2022: Hong Kong players gift Virat Kohli team jersey with a heartfelt message

Hong Kong cricket team on Wednesday sent star Indian batter Virat Kohli a heartfelt message and gifted him a team jersey. Suryakumar Yadav's blistering 68 not out and Virat Kohli's unbeaten 59 helped India secure qualification to the Super Four stage of the ongoing T20 Asia Cup, as the Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue defeated Hong Kong by 40 runs here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The message on the jersey gifted by Hong Kong players read: "Virat, Thank you for inspiring a generation. We stand with you! There are many incredible days ahead. With strength. With love. Team Hong Kong."

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Defending champions India defeated Hong Kong by 40 runs in their Asia Cup match, registering their second successive win in the continental tournament. Sent into bat, India scored 192/2 with Virat Kohli (59 not out) and Suryakumar Yadav (68 not out) being the team's main contributors. In reply, Hong

The star batter was delighted by the gift and took to Instagram to thank the Hong Kong team for their gesture. "Thank you @hkcricket. This gesture is truly humbling and very very sweet," said Kohli in a story posted by him showing the jersey. This message comes at a time when Kohli is aiming to hit his best form. On Wednesday, India posted 192 for two in their 20 overs, as Kohli showcased glimpses of his old self and hit 59 not out off 44 balls, decorated with a four and three massive sixes. In the final few overs, Yadav exploded and smashed a brilliant 68 not out off just 26 balls with six fours and six sixes.

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