India's opening match against Pakistan is scheduled for September 2 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
The cricket world eagerly awaits the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match at the Asia Cup 2023 in Sri Lanka this Saturday. This closely watched affair will not only determine the fate of the marquee clash but also shed light on the individual performances of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, crucial ahead of the upcoming Cricket World Cup. The Asia Cup 2023 will serve as a significant indicator of the players' form leading up to the tournament.
Brad Hogg, the former Cricket World Cup-winning Australian leg spinner, believes that the contest between Shaheen Shah Afridi and the Indian cricket team's top order will ultimately decide the outcome of this high-stakes encounter.
India's opening match against Pakistan is scheduled for September 2 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Hogg expressed his excitement for this star-studded clash, emphasizing that the contest could hinge on the battle between India's experienced batters and Pakistan's formidable fast-bowling prowess.
"I definitely will be watching it. It is one of the biggest contests that we can have. Look, politics gets in the way of sports everywhere. It's here in Australia, England everywhere. We are just missing the rivalry between the two countries on the cricket field. It will be better for Pakistan as well because they will get the exposure. We want those contests to happen. India has a more dominant batting. Pakistan with their pace attack has a slight advantage, especially with left arm Shaheen Afridi. He is a quality bowler. When you have a left-arm fast bowler who swings the ball with pace and gets them to come in for the right-handers it does make it difficult," said Hogg on Backstage with Boria.
When asked to provide his thoughts on the clash between Shaheen Shah Afridi and Rohit Sharma, Hogg responded, "I think Shaheen will have a chance with the deliveries that come in against right-handers. If Pakistan can expose Virat Kohli early in the contest against the new ball in front of Shaheen Afridi. The contest between Shaheen against the Indian top three will be decisive. So, for me, that's going to be where the game will be won and lost between India and Pakistan."
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