Essentially the most-awaited Asia Cup 2023 conflict between India and Pakistan is all set to happen on Saturday, September 02 at Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium, Kandy.

Whereas it’s crew India’s first sport on the Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan has already set the stage on hearth by trouncing Nepal by 238 runs within the event opener at Multan Cricket Stadium.

Main as much as the highly-anticipated India-Pakistan conflict, Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain, hints at a extra aggressive strategy, vowing to not give away his wicket as he did up to now three encounters.

“I don’t need to throw my wicket away when I’m in good rhythm, I haven’t thought a lot about that whereas enjoying T20 however in ODIs, it’s very a lot required,” Rohit informed the media a day earlier than the India vs Pakistan conflict.

“I’ve performed with a excessive threat strategy within the final couple of years, I’ve to steadiness that in ODIs, as a prime order batter, it’s my accountability to set the platform.”

It’s no secret that Rohit Sharma has had a tricky time dealing with Pakistan’s tempo assault, particularly the left-arm pacers, up to now two T20 World Cups and the earlier Asia Cup.

It’ll be intriguing to observe how he handles the problem posed by Shaheen Afridi and the opposite Pakistan quick bowlers within the upcoming contest.

The 35-year-old has been a thorn in Pakistan’s facet in ODIs, performing exceptionally nicely with 720 runs in 16 matches, boasting a median of 51.42 and a brisk strike fee of 88.77. He notched up 5 half-centuries and two centuries in opposition to Pakistan within the 50-over format.