Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli talked about the intensity of rivalry between India and Pakistan. The Indian cricket team and Pakistan team are all set to lock its horse with each other in the Asia Cup 2023, on 2nd September at Kandy in a high-voltage clash. It is one of the most-awaited clashes of the upcoming multi-format nations.
Both the teams might also meet each other in the Super 4s as well as the final of the tournament, if everything goes well. The excitement isn’t limited to the Asia Cup 2023 as both the teams are slated to play on 14th October in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 game.
Virat Kohli On The Intensity Of IND vs PAK Match
Virat Kohli, who is always hailed as a big-match player, has an amazing record against Pakistan. He has always stood tall and has guided the team to victory on numerous occasions against the arch-rivals. All the eyes will be on him once again when the two Asian giants will lock horns against each other.
Meanwhile, ahead of the much-awaited clash, Virat Kohli admitted that when the Indian cricket team play against Pakistan, the atmosphere is very different to the other games and one cannot ignore that fact. He said:
“Look, I wouldn’t run away from the fact that atmosphere on the outside is very very different to any other game. But Pakistan se kisi bhi tournament mai (with Pakistan in any tournament) the game, it’s just what is created on the outside that you can’t really ignore.”
Furthermore, shedding light on the crucial India vs Pakistan game, Virat Kohli said that as a player when he steps into the field it’s like other games for him. He said:
“But as a player, as I’ve said many times when you step onto the field, it’s any other game for you. The environment on the outside can you pull you in but that’s for you to enjoy and get excited about till the time you get to the park and then it’s usual business.”
