The 2023 version of the Asia Cup will get underway on Wednesday, August 30 with hosts Pakistan taking over Nepal within the match opener. Pakistan shall be excessive on confidence having crushed Afghanistan 3-0 within the ODI sequence taking part in in Sri Lanka solely, the place 2/third of the match shall be performed. However, Nepal have certified for the match for the primary time. Nevertheless, an fascinating factor was famous by the customers on Twitter (X) after Pakistan Cricket shared a video of wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan speaking to Nepalese gamers, forward of the match.
Regardless of the venue the place a multi-team occasion is being held, the custom of the unique host’s title being written underneath the match title on the badge is at all times adopted, whether or not of India within the 2021 T20 World Cup which was held in Oman and the UAE or Sri Lanka in final yr’s Asia Cup which additionally happened within the UAE but it surely appears issues are completely different this time round.
Within the video, not one of the Nepalese gamers and even Rizwan had Pakistan written on their Asia Cup badge. The customers questioned whether or not it was a tweak within the custom or will the title be there within the taking part in kits.
Here is the video:
Pakistan, who’ve gained the Asia Cup solely twice in 2000 and 2012, shall be trying to enhance their file within the continental match as they’ve flattered to deceive each time they’ve participated. Nevertheless, this time, Males in Inexperienced look one of many favourites with the steadiness within the line-up they’ve. Three batters purchase positions within the prime 10 in ICC batting rankings in ODIs, they’ve two high quality spin all-rounders and an enviable tempo assault. Pakistan would hope to go all the best way this time round, not simply within the Asia Cup but in addition the larger prize, the World Cup.
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