Virat Kohli meets Babar Azam and Co. in IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 match washed out by rain

Virat Kohli caught up with Babar Azam and other Pakistani players after the IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 game was called off due to rain. This is not the first time Kohli has interacted with Azam, and Azam has previously praised Kohli's input in his career. The game saw a brilliant contest between bat and ball, but rain spoiled the match, and Pakistan has qualified for the Super 4s.

In a highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli stole the spotlight, not for his batting skills, but for his interaction with the Pakistani players. After the game was called off due to rain at the Pallakele Stadium, Kohli was seen chatting and laughing with Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and other members of the Pakistani team.

This is not the first time Kohli has interacted with Babar Azam. Last year, ahead of the Asia Cup 2022, the Indian star caught up with the Pakistani skipper. Babar Azam expressed his gratitude for Kohli's input, stating that his comments about him have helped boost his confidence and career.

During the 2019 World Cup, Babar approached Kohli for guidance, as he was impressed by Kohli's performance and considered him to be at his peak. Kohli's advice and mentorship have been valuable to Babar, who has learned a great deal from the Indian cricketer.

In the game against Pakistan, Kohli had a rare bad outing as he was dismissed by Shaheen Afridi for just 4 runs. This was Kohli's lowest score against Pakistan since 2012 across all formats.

The match itself was a thrilling contest between bat and ball, but unfortunately, it ended with no result due to rain. Throughout India's innings, rain played hide and seek, causing many twists and turns in the game.

Pakistan's pacers, led by Shaheen Afridi, rattled India's top order, reducing them to 66/4. However, Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya fought back with a brilliant 138-run partnership, putting India in a strong position.

But the game took another turn when Ishan Kishan was dismissed, leading to a collapse in India's batting lineup. They lost the next 5 wickets for just 62 runs and were bundled out for 266. Shortly after, heavy rain returned, forcing the match to be called off. With the points shared, Pakistan has qualified for the Super 4s.

Overall, the IND vs PAK match in the Asia Cup 2023 was filled with excitement and anticipation, despite the unfortunate end due to rain. The interaction between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam highlights the camaraderie and respect between players from both teams, transcending the competitiveness of the game.

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