‘Can’t wait for 2nd September’ – Fans react on Virat Kohli’s statement ahead of Asia Cup 2023
India vs Pakistan (Source-Twitter)
Virat Kohli will be under focus when he comes out to bat on Saturday. The former Indian captain has been a prolific run scorer for India against Pakistan. The last time the two teams met, Kohli scored 82 not out in the T20 World Cup. The former India skipper was emotional as India achieved last ball win over their arch-rivals.
Virat Kohli has been in superb form this year, putting behind three years of frustration. The former India skipper was recently in conversation with Star Sports India. The channel is the host broadcaster for the Asia Cup and the 2023 World Cup.
Virat Kohli prepared for battles ahead
The former Indian captain rang the alarm bells during a brief chat with Star Sports India. The 34-year-old batter said “I am very excited and well-prepared for the three important months”
The first step for Kohli is the Asia Cup 2023 with the big game against Pakistan looming large. The Asia Cup will be followed by a short series against Australia at home. India and Virat Kohli then will get down to action as they play the 2023 ODI World Cup at home.
Virat Kohli so far has played 13 ODI matches against Pakistan and scored 536 runs with two centuries. His best of 183 not out came against the arch-rivals during the 2012 Asia Cup with India chasing 331 to win. Kohli got his 2nd ton against Pakistan in India’s opening game during the 2015 ODI World Cup.
The last time the two teams met in an ODI contest, Kohli was leading India in the 2019 World Cup. On that day, Virat Kohli scored 77 off 65 deliveries before getting dismissed by Mohammad Amir. The 34-year-old has an average of 48.73 and a strike rate of 96 against Pakistan. This is Kohli’s 2nd lowest batting average against any test-playing nation in the ODI format.
2023 has been a great year for Virat Kohli across formats. The former Indian skipper has played 10 games and scored 427 runs. Kohli has also hit centuries and one-half century and averages 53.3 while striking at 116. This is his best ever strike rate ever during his career. Virat Kohli’s form will be crucial if India has to win the Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup. The fans of the 34-year-old will hope his great run in 2023 continues and India wins both titles.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
Virat Kohli said "I am very excited and well prepared for the next 3 important months". [Star Sports] pic.twitter.com/Yz1Lz9iquR
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 31, 2023
Can't wait for 2nd September pic.twitter.com/vB3WtcNBvp
— Gauravgupta (@Gauravg2152) August 31, 2023
Let's go and win this time
— Manish Kumar (@manis_misra) August 31, 2023
We're coming for the World Cup
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) August 31, 2023
https://twitter.com/BeingAravind_/status/1697149548429492639
GOAT pic.twitter.com/0XXsaweBX2
— Amrit Chandravanshi (@Ek_Indian07) August 31, 2023
Hope he does well
— Sports Fan (@crazyforsports7) August 31, 2023
Opposite teams pic.twitter.com/Nsbw7qdhGk
— Pawan Shukla (@Shukla8175) August 31, 2023
