Virat Kohli and Babar Azam in Same Team! Speculations High as Afro-Asia Cup Return Rumours Emerge
As there have been many reports which have circulated regarding the comeback of the Afro-Asia Cup, there is also a chance of big names such as Virat Kohli and Babar Azam to play together in one team.
The India vs Pakistan rivalry is probably one of the most followed cricketing matches in the world. While both teams don't play bilaterals and only clash in the ICC and competitive tournaments, the fans eagerly wait for their match. From Virat Kohli to Babar Azam, or Jasprit Bumrah to Shaheen Shah Afridi, these are probably the cricketers fans want to see clash on the field. However, the cricketing fever may reach new heights if all these players play together in one team. Such as happened in 2007 when MS Dhoni, Shoaib Akhtar, Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag, and Mohammad Yusuf featured together in the Afro-Asia Cup. ENG vs AUS 1st T20I 2024: Travis Head Joins Elite List After Smashing 30 Runs in One Over Against England.
However, the tournament was discontinued and in the past 17 years is still awaiting its return. But, in a twist, several reports have emerged that the tournament is set to make a comeback. According to a Forbes report, talks on bringing back the Afro-Asia Cup are underway, with Jay Shah scheduled to take over as the ICC president in December. The two countries competed in one Twenty20 International and three One-Day Internationals in the last Afro-Asia Cup edition; however, the T20 format may be used in the next competition. Khaled Mahmud Steps Down As Bangladesh Cricket Board Director Ahead of IND vs BAN Series.
If such happens, players such as Virat Kohli, Babar Azam, Rohit Sharma, Mohammad Rizwan, Jasprit Bumrah and Shaheen Shah Afridi will probably play together from one team. Virat and Babar are currently the two best batters in modern-day cricket. Fans always draw comparisons between the players and want to perform well.
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