Virat Kohli 100th T20: India vs Pakistan: Virat Kohli is set for a historic milestone on Sunday. When India will face Pakistan in Dubai, Kohli will be featuring in his 100th T20 match. Former India player Karsan Ghavri considers it to be a huge achievement, and added that a win for Men in Blue in the India-Pakistan game will make the milestone even more special. Follow Asia Cup cricket live updates with InsideSport.IN
With this 100 T20 match, the former India captain will also become the first ever player to represent India in 100 or more matches in all formats.
Virat Kohli 100th T20: Ex-player Karsan Ghavri lauds Virat Kohli’s upcoming milestone, says ‘If India win against Pakistan, it will be even more bumper’
Though all eyes will be on Kohli, it is the magnitude of the India vs Pakistan clash, which will take centrestage. Tickets for the same were sold well within an hour, showcasing the magnitude of the contest.
The match is also special for other reasons too. More importantly, the two teams have not played much cricket. With the diplomatic ties between the two nations not great, India and Pakistan are not involved in bilateral series. Their matches are only limited to ICC and ACC events.
“At any tournament, whether we play, Pakistan, England, Australia, Bangladesh or anyone in any format, every big match is important at this level. Someone like Kohli playing his 100th T20 match, that is a big milestone. It is a great achievement for him to play so many matches, especially to survive in this competitive world. And that too, he will be playing his 100th T20 against arch rivals like Pakistan, a win would be bumper,” Ghavri told InsideSport.
Virat Kohli 100th T20: Ex-player Karsan Ghavri lauds Virat Kohli’s upcoming milestone, says ‘If India win against Pakistan, it will be even more bumper’
Virat Kohli will play his 100th T20 International Match.
Only second Player to play 100 matches in three formats.
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“But Pakistan are a strong team. They are very unpredictable. India cannot take it easy and relax. They are not a team like Zimbabwe. Both teams will be backed by the fans in Dubai. It is going to be a masterpiece match.”
Kohli form a worry: Coming into the game, Kohli form is a concern. The player has not scored an international century for more than 1000 days. The pressure has been mounting on Kohli to score big runs.
Even when the Indian player went for a month long break, critics attacked him left and right. Some even questioned his place in the Indian team.
The batter took rest during the West Indies and the Zimbabwe series to come back fresh. It remains to be seen if that break has done wonders.
“Tomorrow’s game against Pakistan, if Kohli manages to score big in the match, it will be like sone ka sohaga (icing on the cake),” said Ghavri.
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