Virat Kohli Ruled Out of Asia Cup 2022? Here’s the Fact Check About the Star Batsman Missing the Tournament With Injury

With days to go before the Asia Cup 2022 kickstarts, there has been a rising claim on social media stating that Virat Kohli has suffered a wrist injury and is ruled out of the tournament. This certainly spread like wildfire among the fans, for whom it has come as a huge shock. Kohli, one of India's prized players, will be making his return to the national team after missing the West Indies and Zimbabwe tours and fans were very keen on seeing him in action, especially when India face Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2022 opener on August 28. Asia Cup 2022: Virat Kohli Meets Babar Azam Ahead of India vs Pakistan Clash (Watch Video)

The reports about Kohli's injury are false and the Indian star batter will not miss the Asia Cup 2022 tournament. As a matter of fact, he was seen training and even caught up with Pakistan captain Babar Azam, ahead of the high-octane clash on August 28. That Kohli was not injured, was confirmed by Roshan Abeysinghe, former Sri Lankan cricketer, who reportedly had conveyed the news that the player was ruled out, in a now-deleted tweet. Social Media users were quick to express their thoughts at Kohli being ruled out Asia Cup:

Wrist Injury?

This Fan Was Heartbroken:

So Was This:

Another User Fell for It:

And one More:

Here's the Truth About this Rumour:

The news about Kohli being ruled out of the Asia Cup is thus fake and there have even been no official confirmation of this. Kohli will be competing at the Asia Cup 2022 and has started training hard ahead their campaign opener against Pakistan.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 25, 2022 10:33 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).