The Stage is set for one of the biggest rivalries in world cricket. India and Pakistan will face each other on 28th August 2022 at Dubai International Cricket stadium in the 2nd game of Asia Cup 2022.
Team India’s former captain Virat Kohli is all set to be back on field with the high pressure game against Pakistan. Last year Team India couldn’t play upto the expectations at the T20 World Cup and team lost their first two games against Pakistan and New Zealand. But the biggest setback was when Pakistan thrashed India with 10 Wickets.
Virat Kohli has been in a rough patch since 2020 and he couldn’t manage to score a three figure mark yet. Although he played some good innings as well that showed he is still there in his great zone. But the expectations are always higher when you are a player of a stature like Virat Kohli.
Team India reached UAE on Wednesday and started practicing for the tournament. Virat Kohli was seen hitting the ball in the nets and he looked pretty much focused. This tournament is very crucial for Virat Kohli as a player and everyone is hoping that he will regain his form through this Asia Cup.
On 26th August, during Team India’s practice session, Virat Kohli was facing Yuzvendra Chahal and he played a reverse sweep against him. Being a technical Classic batsman these Kind of shots are rarely seen from him and that was the moment that grabbed all the attention.