Watch: Virat Kohli indulges in pep-talk with Sri Lanka's young cricketers, video of inspirational chat goes viral

Ahead of the much-anticipated Super-4 stage clash against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023, India's cricketing icon, Virat Kohli, took some time to engage with young Sri Lankan cricketers.

SportsTak

• Sat • 09 Sep 2023

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Virat Kohli took some time off to engage with and mentor young Sri Lankan cricketers.Team India is keen on kickstarting their Super-4 campaign on a winning note against Pakistan.

Ahead of the much-anticipated Super-4 stage clash against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023, India's cricketing icon, Virat Kohli, took some time off to engage with and mentor young Sri Lankan cricketers. An official video shared by the Indian Cricket Team on Instagram captures Kohli emphasizing the nuances of preparation, fitness, and the importance of attention to detail in the game.

Set to lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in Colombo on September 10, Team India is keen on kickstarting their Super-4 campaign on a winning note. However, their recent group-stage encounter against Pakistan was marred by rain, resulting in the game in Pallekele being abandoned without completion of the second innings.

Undeterred by the weather-induced setback, India showcased their supremacy by outclassing Nepal in their subsequent match, registering a comprehensive 10-wicket victory via the DLS method and securing a berth in the Super-4s.

With weather predictions suggesting possible thunderstorms in Colombo on the day of the India-Pakistan face-off, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has wisely earmarked September 11 as a reserve day. This ensures that, in the event of unfavorable weather conditions, the match will resume from where it was halted. Fans who've secured tickets for the game need not worry; the tickets will remain valid for the reserve day as well.

The Super-4 stage of Asia Cup 2023 boasts of top-tier Asian teams including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. The format is a round-robin, ensuring each team clashes against every other team. The pinnacle of the tournament will see the top two teams vying for the Asia Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on September 17.

With India aiming to clinch the Asia Cup for an unparalleled eighth time, stakes are high. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will be eyeing their seventh title, whereas Pakistan hopes to capture their third. The coming days promise thrilling cricket action and, given the stakes, unforgettable moments on the field.