The Asia Cup is just a week away. All six teams are ready to play in the continental tournament. The Cup will be played in the T20 format in preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup in October. Virat Kohli is named for the Asia Cup squad after a long break after the England series.
Former All-Rounder Irfan Pathan talked about Virat Kohli and his bad patch in international cricket. Kohli wasn’t present in the West Indies series for T20I. Many are speculating about his comeback in the Asia Cup against the India vs Pakistan match. Irfan Pathan gave his opinion on Kohli, his form, and how he will be crucial for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia.
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Irfan Pathan on Why India Needs Virat Kohli “In Top Form” for T20 World Cup
“So Indian team needs Virat Kohli in top form. He comes back from Asia Cup in top form, I think it’s a win-win situation for Virat Kohli and the India team.” He added.
He was asked, what if Kohli doesn’t perform in the Asia Cup. Pathan answered, “Indian team has so many options, they need to choose from the options. Because you need someone going into the World Cup in good form. You cannot not have form in the World Cup. You can’t find form in the World Cup.” Pathan further said that he is confident that Virat Kohli will perform in the Asia Cup.
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