Virat Kohli interacts with injured Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi ahead of Asia Cup clash | Cricket News

DUBAI: Ahead of biggest India-Pakistan rivalry clash, brief interaction between former India captain Virat Kohli and injured Pakistani pacer Shaheen Afridi went viral on media platforms.
The Indian team will kick off their Asian Cup campaign with a high-tension clash against Pakistan, which will take place on August 28.
The game between the two neighboring countries is always a very emotional affair and the resulting pressure tends to reach the players as well as the fans.
A recent video of the Indian hitting star exchanging greetings with the Pakistani pacer has gone viral, leaving fans in both countries in awe.
In the video shared by Pakistan Cricket BoardAfridi could be heard saying, “Aapke liye Duaen kar rahe hai ki waapis form mein aaye (We pray for your return. I want to see you back in good shape).”

A touched Kohli responded by saying. “Take care of yourself, get well quickly.”
Earlier on Saturday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that star guard Shaheen Afridi has been ruled out of the upcoming 2022 Asian Cup due to a knee injury.
He will also remain out of action in the home series against England, which kicks off from September 20, but will return to action in the New Zealand tri-series in October, which will be followed by the T20 World Cup. men’s ICC. , Australia 2022.
Shaheen suffered a right knee ligament injury in the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Kohli, on the other hand, will return to cricket after a short hiatus, which saw him miss the West Indies tour in the 2022 Asian Cup. His first match back will be against arch-rivals Pakistan on August 28.
Fans are hoping that Kohli will regain his form during the tournament and hopefully soon reach his highly anticipated 71st international ton and raise his bat and helmet while roaring at the top of his lungs to the delight of his fans.