[WATCH] Rohit Sharma's Friendly Interaction with Babar Azam & Imam-ul-Haq Ahead Of Asia Cup Clash
Babar Azam and Rohit Sharma (Twitter)
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is buzzing with anticipation for the much-awaited clash between cricketing giants India and Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday, September 2. However, the atmosphere on Friday evening was not of tension but of camaraderie.
Rohit Sharma, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq share heartfelt moments
A heartwarming video that first caught attention featured Indian batter, Virat Kohli sharing a moment with Pakistan pacer, Haris Rauf. The video quickly made the rounds on social media, but there was more to come.
Pakistan Cricket's official Twitter feed later shared an extended clip showcasing multiple players from both teams engaging in friendly interactions. The highlight was the meeting between the team captains.
India's Rohit Sharma, accompanied by Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq shared warm handshakes and light-hearted conversation. Their jovial exchange had many speculating if this was the proverbial "calm before the storm."
Watch: Indian cricketers meet Pakistan counterparts
The video then shifted focus to pacers Mohammed Siraj and Rauf, who were deeply engrossed in a discussion on bowling aspects. The scene shifted again, this time showing Kohli, Shadab Khan, and Shaheen Afridi.
Afridi, in a gesture of respect, extended his hand to greet Kohli, who also took a moment to inspect Shadab's bat. The trio, all smiles, seemed to relish the relaxed atmosphere.
While camaraderie ruled the evening, Saturday promises high-voltage cricket action. As India and Pakistan face off, the outcome will not only set the tone for the rest of the Asia Cup but also act as a precursor for the World Cup 2023. The cricketing world will be watching eagerly to see who emerges victorious amongst these two cricketing powerhouses.
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