In the upcoming Asia Cup, there is a possibility of witnessing three intense clashes between India and Pakistan.
In recent years, the clash between India and Pakistan has reached unprecedented heights. Pakistan emerged victorious over India in the 2021 T20 World Cup, while the Indian team has struggled to perform at their best in major tournaments. As a result, the team led by Rohit Sharma is now facing significant pressure in anticipation of the upcoming Asia Cup and ODI World Cup.
Speaking about the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan, star batsman Virat Kohli emphasized the unique atmosphere within the dressing room. He acknowledged that the players cannot simply ignore the external factors and the immense hype generated by the fans. This external pressure adds an extra layer of intensity to the game. However, Kohli also noted that once the players step onto the field, the situation changes. The nerves settle, and everyone is able to focus on their natural game.
“I wouldn't run away from the fact that the atmosphere on the outside is very, very different from other games. It's what created on the outside that you can't really ignore. As a player when you step on to the field it's any other game for you. The environment on the outside can pull you in. That's for you to enjoy and get excited about. Then it's usual business,” Virat Kohli said on Star Sports.
Meanwhile, fans will have the pleasure of witnessing the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan multiple times in 2023. The first encounter will take place on September 2 during the Asia Cup, and if both teams manage to qualify for the Super 4, they will have the opportunity to face each other once again. The excitement will reach its peak if both teams eventually make it to the finals. And as if that wasn't enough, they will cross paths once more in the ODI World Cup.
When it comes to their historic rivalry, Sourav Ganguly recently acknowledged that it has been somewhat one-sided in recent years.
“There is a lot of hype in this match but the quality has not been that good for a long time because India kept on winning one-sided. Pakistan probably defeated India for the first time in the T20 World Cup in Dubai," Ganguly said.
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