The covers have come off but probabilities of rainfall are still there during the India vs. Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023 contest that is scheduled to take place in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Indian team encountered a big question Who would be taking the No. 4 spot during the game against arch-rivals Pakistan?
KL Rahul is not part of the team for today’s game as he has been ruled out for the first two games of the Asia Cup due to a niggle. Today, India will kick off their Asia Cup tournament campaign while Pakistan is arriving on the back of a 238-run tremendous win over Nepal.
Rohit Sharma, the captain of India won the toss and decided to bat first.
India Playing XI vs Pakistan
Rohit (C), Gill, Kohli, Iyer, Ishan, Hardik, Jadeja, Thakur, Kuldeep, Siraj, Bumrah.
Fakhar, Imam, Babar (C), Salman Ali, Iftikhar, Rizwan (WK), Shadab, Nawaz, Naseem, Shaheen and Rauf.
In a heartwarming display of sportsmanship and camaraderie, Indian cricket stalwart Virat Kohli shared touching moments with Pakistani players ahead of their highly anticipated Asia Cup clash.Â
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, witnessed these memorable interactions as the arch-rivals prepared to face each other.
During a practice session, Kohli, 34, met Pakistani players Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi. The exchange began with Kohli and Rauf sharing smiles and a warm hug—a beautiful moment that transcended the on-field rivalry.
