Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq believes that the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan will be found as a favorite to men due to the absence of Virat Kohli from the Indian T20I lineup.
India is in the Asia Cup 2025 as T20 World Cup champion and Asia Cup defending champion after winning during the 2023 edition. He is considered a favorite; However, he will remember the services of great people like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
“Pakistan has an opportunity here,” Misbah-ul-Haq
Former Pakistan player Misbah-ul-Haq has said that Salman Aga-led aspects can take advantage of Virat Kohli’s absence in the Indian team.
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“Pakistan definitely has an opportunity here. If they (India) do not get a good start and do not take two wickets, Virat Kohli is not. His batting is also different, and he has not played much against these bowlers, so Pakistan’s bowling also has an opportunity,” Misbah told about the Pakistani media channel.
“If you can create that difference from above, you will have a chance. But again, the major point is: Pakistan needs a good start,” he said.
India made its Asia Cup 2025 a strong start
India, after a huge debate around its participation in the Asia Cup 2025, went to launch its campaign against the United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates. The first game not only marked India’s victory, but also saw its level of domination against a mino team.
Kuldeep Yadav, the choice of experienced spinner who returned to India, and part-time all-rounder Shivam Dubey amazed everyone with his shocking performances. Kuldeep chose 4/7 and Dube picked up 3/4, as the UAE was dropped for 57 runs.
Abhishek Sharma opened with Shubman Gill as he returned to the shore after a long break. He established an inaugural partnership, while the chase ended within 4.3 overs, helping to make his run rate high.
India’s dominance in T20 in the post -Kohli era
Legendary Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has played in T20I cricket for more than a decade and has retired from the format in 2024 after India’s victory in the ICC T20 World Cup. For retirement, this call marked a void in number 3 position.
After Kohli’s retirement, India has again shaped its core team and re -made its batting core, with some names Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya.
Since the announcement of retirement by Virat Kohli, India has played four T20I bilaterals against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, South Africa, and finally against England. He has played a total of 15 T20 internationals, and has lost just 2 games against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and England, winning every series against South Africa.
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