Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma won't play vs Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 due to...
In this collection of pictures we shall know the reason why Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma won't play vs Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. Let's dive in.
India and Pakistan haven't played a cricket series against each other since 2012-13. Many believed that fans might not get to watch them compete even in international tournaments soon, as the relationship between the two countries in cricket got worse after the Pahalgam attack. However, there is some positive news, and recent updates hint that this famous rivalry might return.
According to a report in Cricbuzz, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) might announce the Asia Cup 2025 timetable in the first week of July. Nothing has been officially confirmed yet, but some early promotions for the event have reportedly started. If everything goes smoothly, the Asia Cup 2025 might start on September 10.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been some of India's best players against Pakistan, but they won't be playing if the Asia Cup happens. The reason is clear, they are retired from the T20 format. The 2025 Asia Cup will be in the T20 format, and both stars have stopped playing this version of cricket. Kohli and Rohit ended their T20I careers after helping Team India win the T20 World Cup in 2024.
India is set to host the Asia Cup, but the competition might take place in another country if it happens. Pakistan is not willing to come to India, and holding the tournament in two places just for one match doesn't make sense. So, the ACC and BCCI might decide to shift the Asia Cup to a different location, with the UAE being the most likely option.
After the Pahalgam attack, there were talks that India might stop facing Pakistan even in international tournaments. However, reports suggest that both teams will still compete in the Asia Cup and ICC events. The main reason is that India vs Pakistan games bring in a lot of money, which is important for the smooth running of cricket boards and organizers.
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