Virat Kohli, as at all times, might be underneath focus once more within the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match on Sunday. Much was anticipated of the previous Indian cricket staff captain within the first India vs Pakistan match within the continental occasion on September 2. However, his innings lasted solely seven balls and 4 runs. He performed on a Shaheen Afridi supply on to his stumps and returned with none influence. The Super 4 India vs Pakistan match offers Virat Kohli yet one more likelihood to depart a stellar influence.

Shaheen Afridi took 4 wickets within the first India vs Pakistan match and his victims included Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. On Sunday, he’ll once more be the one pacer that Indian batters have to be cautious of. Former Pakistan pacer Aquib Javed has a world of recommendation for Virat Kohli.

In a bit titled ‘How to interrupt Shaheen Afridi’s code of deception? Play the ball, not the bowler: Aquib Javed advices Indian batsmen’ within the Indian Express, Javed mentioned: “They need to forget who is bowling. They are missing half volleys, they are not attacking, they are not thinking of scoring runs. They need to be hitting fours, they shouldn’t just think of surviving.

“That’s the worst factor one can do. Whatever be your method, you’re Kohli since you play like a Kohli. All of a sudden you’ll be able to’t change into Chanderpaul.”

While this is an advice, praises are nothing new for Virat Kohli, who currently sits at the second spot in the list of international hundreds, but a recent one from a Hollywood star is special.

The most recent praise for Kohli has come from Hollywood star Jack Black. He said that the right-handed batter is his “favorite cricket participant of all time”. Black even went on to compare Virat Kohli with legendary American basketball player Michael Jordan.

India had an intense practice session ahead of their clash with arch-rival Pakistan on Thursday. However, Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma took rest from the optional practice session.

KL Rahul who had missed the first India vs Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2023 after he picked up a niggle, joined the nets. He practised for both left-arm pacers and right-arm pacers, keeping in mind the quality bowling attack of the Pakistan side. He spent the longest time in the nets to be fully prepared for his comeback match.

Shubman Gill also faced a few balls in the nets with right-armers. He was mainly focusing on playing swing balls.

Indian head coach Rahul Dravid who earlier expressed the need for India to bat a little deeper, threw balls at Shardul Thakur to prepare him to bat in the end overs to bring depth to the batting order. Dravid was also seen having a chit-chat with Shardul Thakur about his batting during the nets session.

(With ANI inputs)