Born on September 26, 1981, Serena Williams managed to etch her name in tennis folklore as one of the greatest players ever to have walked the earth. With talks of her decision to call time on her&nbsp;career&nbsp;making waves in courts across the world, we look at some of the greatest achievements she recorded during her stint as a professional player.&nbsp;

Winning the most Grand Slam titles in the Open Era 
 
The consensus GOAT in women’s tennis, Serena Williams, is a force to&nbsp;reckon with on the court. Her&nbsp;successes on some of&nbsp;the biggest platforms in world tennis, Grand Slams, validate the fearsome reputation that she has built over time. Williams boasts of the highest number of Grand Slam titles, 23, won by any player, male or female, in the Open Era. Margaret Court is the only player who has more Majors titles to her name than Williams.&nbsp;Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova, Victoria Azarenka, Jennifer Capriati, and Justine Henin, hold a total of 26 Grand Slam titles between the five of them, which is merely three more than the tally of Serena’s Grand Slam titles.

Becoming the oldest ever Grand Slam champion 
 
Tennis, being an incredibly taxing sport, takes a huge toll on players as far as their physiological health is concerned. However, with breathtaking advancements in the realm of medicine, physiotherapy and more, players have been afforded the opportunity to extend their careers. However, it may not always be at the highest level.&nbsp;Serena Williams, on the other hand, has managed to rise to the occasion time and time again, successfully cementing herself as the oldest female player to win a Grand Slam championship. She laid claim to the title by outperforming her elder sister, Venus Williams, at the 2017 Australian Open. She performed the feat at the age of&nbsp;35 years, 4 months and 2 days.

Winning a Grand Slam during her pregnancy 
 
Pregnancy is undoubtedly the most physically and mentally strenuous experience for a woman. While it is not as challenging, winning a major tournament or a Grand Slam is no cakewalk&nbsp;either. However, winning a Grand Slam while carrying a baby is one of, if not the most, arduous and awe-inspiring feats an athlete could ever perform. Only those with the strongest will&nbsp;could manage to complete the task, and Serena Williams is one of those athletes who stepped up and how! Williams dominated her way to the pinnacle of women's tennis&nbsp;while she was carrying a child. The American won her record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam singles title while she was eight weeks pregnant at the 2017 Australian Open. &nbsp;

Dominating&nbsp;the Olympics 
 
The Olympics can easily be defined as the epitome of athletic excellence in the world. To prove oneself on the global stage that is the Olympics, is something&nbsp;that every athlete dreams of. Only the most talented and fortunate athletes are afforded the opportunity to the same even once,&nbsp;let alone repeatedly. However, Serena Williams managed to fight her way to the top at the Olympics on not just one, but four occasions. She won two doubles gold medals at the Olympics, partnering up with her sister, Venus Williams, at Sydney and Beijing in 2000 and 2008, respectively. It was at the&nbsp;2012 London Olympics that&nbsp;Williams shone the brightest, laying claim to her first and only gold in the singles category. Furthermore, she also defended her gold medal at the London Olympics with her sister, Venus. 
 
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Winning the Golden Slam in 2012 
 
The 2012 London Olympics hold a special place in the heart for Serena Williams. The Games offered her the opportunity to memorialise herself as only the second player, after Steffi Graf, to record a career Golden Slam, winning all four Grand Slams and the Olympic gold in the singles category while competing against Maria Sharapova in the finals.&nbsp;

Winning a Surface Slam 
 
Surface Slams are an extremely rare occurrence in world tennis. It is when a player records Grand Slam wins on each of the three court surfaces, including clay, hard and grass. Serena&nbsp;wrote her name in the history books as the third player after Martina Navratilova&nbsp;and Steffi Graf&nbsp;to win a Surface Slam by emerging triumphant at the final three Majors of the year of 2002. Venus Williams featured in all three of those finals against Serena. However, it was the younger sibling who emerged triumphant on every instance without dropping a single set.&nbsp;

Introducing the world to the 'Serena Slam' 
 
A Serena Slam can be defined as the phenomenon of winning four of the major Grand Slams consecutively in different calendar years. Williams managed to record a Serena Slam by winning the four Majors over the course of the 2002 and 2003 seasons. Williams astonishingly managed to record the same feat yet again over the course of the 2014 and 2015 seasons.

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Third-highest tenure as the top-ranked player 
 
Following the likes of&nbsp;Steffi Graf and&nbsp;Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams boasts of the third-longest stint at the top of the food-chain in women's global tennis rankings. She first perched at the top in July 2002 and consolidated herself at pole for a whopping 57 weeks until August 2003 after which her position was usurped by Kim Clijsters. After&nbsp;four&nbsp;short stints at the top spot between the years of 2008 to 2010, Serena returned to the top spot for the longest period of time in August 2013. The American spent a whopping 186 weeks at the top spot, cementing a joint record. She remained at the top for more than three years before her exodus in September 2016.

Unarguably the consensus G.O.A.T. when it comes to women's tennis, Serena Williams has truly done it all. Although she may be hanging her racquet up for good and riding off into the sunset sometime soon, she can look back at what has been an extremely successful career and be proud.

Born on September 26, 1981, Serena Williams managed to etch her name in tennis folklore as one of the greatest players ever to have walked the earth. With talks of her decision to call time on her career making waves in courts across the world, we look at some of the greatest achievements she recorded during her stint as a professional player.

Born on September 26, 1981, Serena Williams managed to etch her name in tennis folklore as one of the greatest players ever to have walked the earth. With talks of her decision to call time on her career making waves in courts across the world, we look at some of the greatest achievements she recorded during her stint as a professional player. Winning the most Grand Slam titles in the Open Era The consensus GOAT in women’s tennis, Serena Williams, is a force to reckon with on the court. Her successes on some of the biggest platforms in world tennis, Grand Slams, validate the fearsome reputation that she has built over time. Williams boasts of the highest number of Grand Slam titles, 23, won by any player, male or female, in the Open Era. Margaret Court is the only player who has more Majors titles to her name than Williams. Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova, Victoria Azarenka, Jennifer Capriati, and Justine Henin, hold a total of 26 Grand Slam titles between the five of them, which is merely three more than the tally of Serena’s Grand Slam titles. Becoming the oldest ever Grand Slam champion Tennis, being an incredibly taxing sport, takes a huge toll on players as far as their physiological health is concerned. However, with breathtaking advancements in the realm of medicine, physiotherapy and more, players have been afforded the opportunity to extend their careers. However, it may not always be at the highest level. Serena Williams, on the other hand, has managed to rise to the occasion time and time again, successfully cementing herself as the oldest female player to win a Grand Slam championship. She laid claim to the title by outperforming her elder sister, Venus Williams, at the 2017 Australian Open. She performed the feat at the age of 35 years, 4 months and 2 days. Winning a Grand Slam during her pregnancy Pregnancy is undoubtedly the most physically and mentally strenuous experience for a woman. While it is not as challenging, winning a major tournament or a Grand Slam is no cakewalk either. However, winning a Grand Slam while carrying a baby is one of, if not the most, arduous and awe-inspiring feats an athlete could ever perform. Only those with the strongest will could manage to complete the task, and Serena Williams is one of those athletes who stepped up and how! Williams dominated her way to the pinnacle of women's tennis while she was carrying a child. The American won her record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam singles title while she was eight weeks pregnant at the 2017 Australian Open. Dominating the Olympics The Olympics can easily be defined as the epitome of athletic excellence in the world. To prove oneself on the global stage that is the Olympics, is something that every athlete dreams of. Only the most talented and fortunate athletes are afforded the opportunity to the same even once, let alone repeatedly. However, Serena Williams managed to fight her way to the top at the Olympics on not just one, but four occasions. She won two doubles gold medals at the Olympics, partnering up with her sister, Venus Williams, at Sydney and Beijing in 2000 and 2008, respectively. It was at the 2012 London Olympics that Williams shone the brightest, laying claim to her first and only gold in the singles category. Furthermore, she also defended her gold medal at the London Olympics with her sister, Venus. Also Read: Thinking too much about 24th Grand Slam didn`t help, admits superstar Serena Williams Winning the Golden Slam in 2012 The 2012 London Olympics hold a special place in the heart for Serena Williams. The Games offered her the opportunity to memorialise herself as only the second player, after Steffi Graf, to record a career Golden Slam, winning all four Grand Slams and the Olympic gold in the singles category while competing against Maria Sharapova in the finals. Winning a Surface Slam Surface Slams are an extremely rare occurrence in world tennis. It is when a player records Grand Slam wins on each of the three court surfaces, including clay, hard and grass. Serena wrote her name in the history books as the third player after Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf to win a Surface Slam by emerging triumphant at the final three Majors of the year of 2002. Venus Williams featured in all three of those finals against Serena. However, it was the younger sibling who emerged triumphant on every instance without dropping a single set. Introducing the world to the 'Serena Slam' A Serena Slam can be defined as the phenomenon of winning four of the major Grand Slams consecutively in different calendar years. Williams managed to record a Serena Slam by winning the four Majors over the course of the 2002 and 2003 seasons. Williams astonishingly managed to record the same feat yet again over the course of the 2014 and 2015 seasons. Also Read: Serena Williams will leave as greatest tennis player: Billie Jean King hails American legend after retirement Third-highest tenure as the top-ranked player Following the likes of Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams boasts of the third-longest stint at the top of the food-chain in women's global tennis rankings. She first perched at the top in July 2002 and consolidated herself at pole for a whopping 57 weeks until August 2003 after which her position was usurped by Kim Clijsters. After four short stints at the top spot between the years of 2008 to 2010, Serena returned to the top spot for the longest period of time in August 2013. The American spent a whopping 186 weeks at the top spot, cementing a joint record. She remained at the top for more than three years before her exodus in September 2016. Unarguably the consensus G.O.A.T. when it comes to women's tennis, Serena Williams has truly done it all. Although she may be hanging her racquet up for good and riding off into the sunset sometime soon, she can look back at what has been an extremely successful career and be proud.

A look at Serena Williams' greatest achievements over the course of her illustrious career

Virat Kohli's lean patch has been a huge concern for the Indian team with the T20 World Cup just a couple of months away. Kohli has been far from his best for the Indian team across formats for a while now and has struggled for consistency. The batting maestro will be making his comeback in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 after a short hiatus from cricket.

Kohli last featured for the Indian team during their tour of England last month where his poor form with the willow continued as the batting maestro managed only 76 runs across one Test, two ODIs and as many T20Is. Kohli was subsequently rested from India's tour of West Indies and Zimbabwe and is set to mark his return in India's opener against Pakistan at Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (August 28).

It has been a difficult few months for Kohli, who recently admitted he was struggling mentally due to his poor form and didn't touch a bat for a month for the first time in ten years during his recent break. Amid his rough patch, Kohli has once again found support from Pakistan captain Babar Azam.

Babar, who had earlier shared a tweet extending his support to the under-fire India superstar, once again backed Kohli to spark a turnaround in the Asia Cup. Babar said every cricketer has to go through ups and downs in his career and Kohli remains one of the best batters in the world despite his current struggles.

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"Nothing is easy in life. There are challenges everywhere. It is up to you how you achieve things in life and how you overcome the challenges you face. Virat is still one of the best batters world cricket," Babar said on the eve of the India-Pakistan clash in Asia Cup 2022.

"How you compete against a player like him, and that too in different conditions, is very important. Every cricketer, if you ask me, faces ups and downs in their career. It's not that there is only success and no failures. You really need a strong mindset to handle things in life that often do not go in your favour," he added.

Babar, who has been one of the most consistent performers for Pakistan across formats since taking charge of the team, also spoke about his team's chances against India. Pakistan had defeated India comprehensively by ten wickets in the last meeting between the two sides at the same venue in the T20 World Cup last year.

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However, Babar believes the game is a thing of the past now and the meeting between the arch-rivals in the Asia Cup 2022 presents a fresh challenge. The Pakistan skipper said his team is not focused on the past but confident to prove their mettle on the field on Sunday.

"Honestly, that game is a thing of past now. It won't have an impact on Sunday's match. I am completely focused on tomorrow's game. The teams are kind of different, the conditions are different. Although as a side we are confident, we won't talk big ahead of the game. We wish to prove it on the field. As a captain, I am ready to give my 100 per cent," Babar said.

"Every cricket lover around the world waits for this clash. We, as cricketers also enjoy taking part in it. Both the teams try their best to keep their respective fans happy," he added.

Virat Kohli's lean patch has been a huge concern for the Indian team with the T20 World Cup just a couple of months away. Kohli has been far from his best for the Indian team across formats for a while now and has struggled for consistency.

Virat Kohli's lean patch has been a huge concern for the Indian team with the T20 World Cup just a couple of months away. Kohli has been far from his best for the Indian team across formats for a while now and has struggled for consistency. The batting maestro will be making his comeback in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 after a short hiatus from cricket. Kohli last featured for the Indian team during their tour of England last month where his poor form with the willow continued as the batting maestro managed only 76 runs across one Test, two ODIs and as many T20Is. Kohli was subsequently rested from India's tour of West Indies and Zimbabwe and is set to mark his return in India's opener against Pakistan at Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (August 28). It has been a difficult few months for Kohli, who recently admitted he was struggling mentally due to his poor form and didn't touch a bat for a month for the first time in ten years during his recent break. Amid his rough patch, Kohli has once again found support from Pakistan captain Babar Azam. Babar, who had earlier shared a tweet extending his support to the under-fire India superstar, once again backed Kohli to spark a turnaround in the Asia Cup. Babar said every cricketer has to go through ups and downs in his career and Kohli remains one of the best batters in the world despite his current struggles. Also Read: You can create the hype, I will focus on the match: Rohit Sharma ahead of high-pressure Pakistan clash "Nothing is easy in life. There are challenges everywhere. It is up to you how you achieve things in life and how you overcome the challenges you face. Virat is still one of the best batters world cricket," Babar said on the eve of the India-Pakistan clash in Asia Cup 2022. "How you compete against a player like him, and that too in different conditions, is very important. Every cricketer, if you ask me, faces ups and downs in their career. It's not that there is only success and no failures. You really need a strong mindset to handle things in life that often do not go in your favour," he added. Babar, who has been one of the most consistent performers for Pakistan across formats since taking charge of the team, also spoke about his team's chances against India. Pakistan had defeated India comprehensively by ten wickets in the last meeting between the two sides at the same venue in the T20 World Cup last year. Also Read: 'India might be thinking of revenge': Pakistan head coach issues warning to Babar & Co. ahead of India clash However, Babar believes the game is a thing of the past now and the meeting between the arch-rivals in the Asia Cup 2022 presents a fresh challenge. The Pakistan skipper said his team is not focused on the past but confident to prove their mettle on the field on Sunday. "Honestly, that game is a thing of past now. It won't have an impact on Sunday's match. I am completely focused on tomorrow's game. The teams are kind of different, the conditions are different. Although as a side we are confident, we won't talk big ahead of the game. We wish to prove it on the field. As a captain, I am ready to give my 100 per cent," Babar said. "Every cricket lover around the world waits for this clash. We, as cricketers also enjoy taking part in it. Both the teams try their best to keep their respective fans happy," he added.

Virat Kohli is still one of the best: Babar Azam backs under-fire India superstar ahead of Asia Cup meeting

Manchester City's Erling Haaland struck a second-half hat-trick as the Premier League champions came back from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

The Norwegian, who averaged almost a goal per game in the Bundesliga for Borussia Dortmund before his move to City in June, has now scored six times in his opening four league matches for Pep Guardiola's side.

The win moves City to the top of the table, level on 10 points with Brighton &amp; Hove Albion. Palace are 13th with four points from their opening four games.

Haaland was given a standing ovation when he was substituted six minutes from the end but at halftime City were staring at a possible repeat of their 2-0 home loss to Palace last season.

An own goal from John Stones in the fourth minute put Patrick Vieira's south London side ahead and then the visitors doubled their lead when an unmarked Joachim Andersen powered in a header from an Eberechi Eze corner in the 21st minute.

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City struggled to find their fluency but the almost inevitable comeback started in the 53rd when Bernardo Silva cut in from the right and his low shot took a slight deflection and beat goalkeeper Vicente Guaita.

Guardiola then made a double substitution and moved Phil Foden to left back and within a minute he had delivered a pinpoint cross which Haaland met with a fine glancing header.

The striker then turned the ball in from close range after a clever move inspired by Silva and saved the best for last -- showing Ilkay Gundogan the pass he wanted to run onto and then holding off Joel Ward as he fired into the bottom corner.

"It was a proud moment for me and my family and I'm so happy. Amazing feeling to score a hat-trick," said Haaland.

"It's about trying to continue what we are doing. It was about small adjustments and we did that and got results. We had to listen to the manager," said the Norwegian.

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Haaland said it was important that City did not panic after Palace's early goals.

"It's a mentality that we trust each other and we know the chances will come. It's about keeping going. In the end we scored four goals and that's a really good thing.

"It's a warning that we have to become better, training hard and develop. When we play at home we shouldn't concede early goals. It's about working harder," he said.

Manchester City's Erling Haaland struck a second-half hat-trick as the Premier League champions came back from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Manchester City's Erling Haaland struck a second-half hat-trick as the Premier League champions came back from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The Norwegian, who averaged almost a goal per game in the Bundesliga for Borussia Dortmund before his move to City in June, has now scored six times in his opening four league matches for Pep Guardiola's side. The win moves City to the top of the table, level on 10 points with Brighton & Hove Albion. Palace are 13th with four points from their opening four games. Haaland was given a standing ovation when he was substituted six minutes from the end but at halftime City were staring at a possible repeat of their 2-0 home loss to Palace last season. An own goal from John Stones in the fourth minute put Patrick Vieira's south London side ahead and then the visitors doubled their lead when an unmarked Joachim Andersen powered in a header from an Eberechi Eze corner in the 21st minute. Also Read: Erik ten Hag reviews performance against Southampton, claims lessons were learnt from Brentford loss City struggled to find their fluency but the almost inevitable comeback started in the 53rd when Bernardo Silva cut in from the right and his low shot took a slight deflection and beat goalkeeper Vicente Guaita. Guardiola then made a double substitution and moved Phil Foden to left back and within a minute he had delivered a pinpoint cross which Haaland met with a fine glancing header. The striker then turned the ball in from close range after a clever move inspired by Silva and saved the best for last -- showing Ilkay Gundogan the pass he wanted to run onto and then holding off Joel Ward as he fired into the bottom corner. "It was a proud moment for me and my family and I'm so happy. Amazing feeling to score a hat-trick," said Haaland. "It's about trying to continue what we are doing. It was about small adjustments and we did that and got results. We had to listen to the manager," said the Norwegian. Also Read: Liverpool equal Premier League record after demolishing Bournemouth with 9 goals Haaland said it was important that City did not panic after Palace's early goals. "It's a mentality that we trust each other and we know the chances will come. It's about keeping going. In the end we scored four goals and that's a really good thing. "It's a warning that we have to become better, training hard and develop. When we play at home we shouldn't concede early goals. It's about working harder," he said.

Premier League: Erling Haaland scores hat-trick as Manchester City fightback to beat Crystal Palace 4-2

Pakistan brought an end to their losing streak against India in World Cup matches last year after thrashing the Men in Blue by ten wickets in the T20 World Cup 2021. Babar Azam &amp; Co. produced a stunning all-round performance to outclass their arch-rivals and snap their 12-match losing streak.

India&nbsp;are all set to lock horns with Pakistan for the first time since the disappointing defeat in their Asia Cup 2022 opener in Dubai on Sunday (August 28). The arch-rivals will be looking to get the better of each other and get off to a winning start in what promises to be a blockbuster clash.

Ahead of the crucial encounter, Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq issued a warning to his team and advised them not to dwell on the past. Mushtaq said Pakistan can look back to their comprehensive 10-wicket victory at the T20 World Cup last year to seek positives but facing India at the Asia Cup this year is an entirely different challenge.

"You definitely look at the past to get some positives and understand what better you could have done. India might be thinking of revenge for their defeat last year. But as far as Pakistan is concerned, I think they will know that they can't dwell on the past and be over-excited as it is all about a new day and a new challenge that lies ahead," Mushtaq told Sportskeeda.

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Both India and Pakistan will start the tournament as favourites having performed well in the Asia Cup over the year. While Pakistan are missing the services of pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, India will be without their best fast bowler in Jasprit Bumrah. Both teams will hope for youngsters to soak in the pressure and deliver in the high-profile game.

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India have won on four occasions in the last five meetings against Pakistan in the Asia Cup and defeated the Men in Green by 5 wickets in the only T20I game between them in the tournament. Despite missing Bumrah, India have enough firepower in their line-up to outclass Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

Pakistan brought an end to their losing streak against India in World Cup matches last year after thrashing the Men in Blue by ten wickets in the T20 World Cup 2021.

Pakistan brought an end to their losing streak against India in World Cup matches last year after thrashing the Men in Blue by ten wickets in the T20 World Cup 2021. Babar Azam & Co. produced a stunning all-round performance to outclass their arch-rivals and snap their 12-match losing streak. India are all set to lock horns with Pakistan for the first time since the disappointing defeat in their Asia Cup 2022 opener in Dubai on Sunday (August 28). The arch-rivals will be looking to get the better of each other and get off to a winning start in what promises to be a blockbuster clash. Ahead of the crucial encounter, Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq issued a warning to his team and advised them not to dwell on the past. Mushtaq said Pakistan can look back to their comprehensive 10-wicket victory at the T20 World Cup last year to seek positives but facing India at the Asia Cup this year is an entirely different challenge. "You definitely look at the past to get some positives and understand what better you could have done. India might be thinking of revenge for their defeat last year. But as far as Pakistan is concerned, I think they will know that they can't dwell on the past and be over-excited as it is all about a new day and a new challenge that lies ahead," Mushtaq told Sportskeeda. Also Read: India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2022: Date, match time, predicted playing XIs and live streaming details Both India and Pakistan will start the tournament as favourites having performed well in the Asia Cup over the year. While Pakistan are missing the services of pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, India will be without their best fast bowler in Jasprit Bumrah. Both teams will hope for youngsters to soak in the pressure and deliver in the high-profile game. Also Read: 'We also don't have Jasprit Bumrah': Sourav Ganguly reacts to Shaheen Afridi's absence India have won on four occasions in the last five meetings against Pakistan in the Asia Cup and defeated the Men in Green by 5 wickets in the only T20I game between them in the tournament. Despite missing Bumrah, India have enough firepower in their line-up to outclass Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

'India might be thinking of revenge': Pakistan head coach issues warning to Babar & Co. ahead of India clash

Team India Head Coach Rahul Dravid has reached Dubai for Asia Cup 2022 and has joined the team in the hotel after having tested negative for Covid-19, sources told ANI.

India will take on Pakistan today evening in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 and revenge will be on the mind of players after suffering a humiliating defeat the last time these two Asian giants collided on cricket pitch. Earlier this week, he tested positive with "mild symptoms" for the virus in a routine test conducted ahead of the team`s departure to the UAE for Asia Cup 2022.

After Dravid being tested positive for Covid, the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday named VVS Laxman as the interim head coach for Team India (Senior Men) for the important Asia Cup.

So far, both sides have locked horns on nine occasions in T20I matches. India has an edge overall, with wins in seven matches out of these. Pakistan has won only two. But the last time these two met was during the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, in which India suffered a humiliating ten-wicket defeat.

Left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi destroyed the Indian top order with two quick strikes. Contributions from then-skipper Virat Kohli (57) and Rishabh Pant (39) took India to 151/7 in their 20 overs but knocks from Mohammed Rizwan (79*) and Pakistani skipper Babar Azam (68*) meant that Men in Blue succumbed to a shocking defeat.

India will be looking forward to putting up a big fight this time around. They have been in fantastic form as of late, having defeated England and West Indies in their respective territories in ODI and T20I series. They are also the number one side in T20Is.

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For this, it will be extremely vital for skipper Rohit Sharma, star batters Virat Kohli and KL Rahul to be at peak of their powers and showcase the brutality with their willow that has earned them millions of fans. All eyes will be on Rohit and Virat to regain their best form and play a match-winning knock.

India`s middle order has been seeing a rise of new stars. Suryakumar Yadav and Deepak Hooda are two exciting strikers who can attack from ball one. These two hitters have their chance to etch their names in history in this match against their arch-rivals.

Experienced middle-order batters/all-rounders like Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant will also be looking forward to carrying on the fine form they are in. The Indian bowling attack has a lot of depth. In absence of lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah, all eyes will be on Bhuvneshwar Kumar to lead the attack.

He has been superb for India in T20Is this year, especially during powerplays, a phase in which India will look up to him for early strikes. Youngsters Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan will have their chance to make an impact as well.

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In the spin department, veterans Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be leading the attack. They along with Yuzvnedra Chahal and youngster Ravi Bishnoi will have to complement the pace attack well and bamboozle Pakistanis with their deliveries.

Coming to team Pakistan, they are the third-ranked side in ICC T20I rankings and are not to be taken lightly. Their top order has two in-form batters in Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan.

Team India Head Coach Rahul Dravid has reached Dubai for Asia Cup 2022 and has joined the team in the hotel after having tested negative for Covid-19, sources told ANI.

Team India Head Coach Rahul Dravid has reached Dubai for Asia Cup 2022 and has joined the team in the hotel after having tested negative for Covid-19, sources told ANI. India will take on Pakistan today evening in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 and revenge will be on the mind of players after suffering a humiliating defeat the last time these two Asian giants collided on cricket pitch. Earlier this week, he tested positive with "mild symptoms" for the virus in a routine test conducted ahead of the team`s departure to the UAE for Asia Cup 2022. After Dravid being tested positive for Covid, the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday named VVS Laxman as the interim head coach for Team India (Senior Men) for the important Asia Cup. So far, both sides have locked horns on nine occasions in T20I matches. India has an edge overall, with wins in seven matches out of these. Pakistan has won only two. But the last time these two met was during the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, in which India suffered a humiliating ten-wicket defeat. Left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi destroyed the Indian top order with two quick strikes. Contributions from then-skipper Virat Kohli (57) and Rishabh Pant (39) took India to 151/7 in their 20 overs but knocks from Mohammed Rizwan (79*) and Pakistani skipper Babar Azam (68*) meant that Men in Blue succumbed to a shocking defeat. India will be looking forward to putting up a big fight this time around. They have been in fantastic form as of late, having defeated England and West Indies in their respective territories in ODI and T20I series. They are also the number one side in T20Is. Also Read: ‘You learn from mistakes’- Rohit Sharma on how T20 World Cup loss to Pakistan affected India's Asia Cup prep For this, it will be extremely vital for skipper Rohit Sharma, star batters Virat Kohli and KL Rahul to be at peak of their powers and showcase the brutality with their willow that has earned them millions of fans. All eyes will be on Rohit and Virat to regain their best form and play a match-winning knock. India`s middle order has been seeing a rise of new stars. Suryakumar Yadav and Deepak Hooda are two exciting strikers who can attack from ball one. These two hitters have their chance to etch their names in history in this match against their arch-rivals. Experienced middle-order batters/all-rounders like Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant will also be looking forward to carrying on the fine form they are in. The Indian bowling attack has a lot of depth. In absence of lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah, all eyes will be on Bhuvneshwar Kumar to lead the attack. He has been superb for India in T20Is this year, especially during powerplays, a phase in which India will look up to him for early strikes. Youngsters Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan will have their chance to make an impact as well. Also Read: India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2022: Date, match time, predicted playing XIs and live streaming details In the spin department, veterans Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be leading the attack. They along with Yuzvnedra Chahal and youngster Ravi Bishnoi will have to complement the pace attack well and bamboozle Pakistanis with their deliveries. Coming to team Pakistan, they are the third-ranked side in ICC T20I rankings and are not to be taken lightly. Their top order has two in-form batters in Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan.

Asia Cup: Head coach Rahul Dravid tests negative for COVID-19, joins team ahead of India-Pakistan clash

&nbsp;Serena Williams and older sister Venus have accepted a doubles wildcard for the U.S. Open, tournament organisers said on Saturday.

The Williams sisters are two-times doubles champions at season's final major, having triumphed together in 1999 and 2009. Together they have won 14 women's Grand Slam doubles titles.

The U.S. Open, which begins on Monday, could be the final tournament of Serena's glittering career as she announced last month her pending retirement but never confirmed the Aug. 29-Sept. 11 as her final event.

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Serena, 40, and Venus, 42, are also competing in the singles draw.

 
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Serena Williams and older sister Venus have accepted a doubles wildcard for the U.S. Open, tournament organisers said on Saturday. The Williams sisters are two-times doubles champions at season's final major, having triumphed together in 1999 and 2009.

Serena Williams and older sister Venus have accepted a doubles wildcard for the U.S. Open, tournament organisers said on Saturday. The Williams sisters are two-times doubles champions at season's final major, having triumphed together in 1999 and 2009. Together they have won 14 women's Grand Slam doubles titles. The U.S. Open, which begins on Monday, could be the final tournament of Serena's glittering career as she announced last month her pending retirement but never confirmed the Aug. 29-Sept. 11 as her final event. Also Read: Biggest controversies involving tennis legend Serena Williams Serena, 40, and Venus, 42, are also competing in the singles draw.

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Juventus star Paul Pogba's elder brother Mathias Pogba has vowed to make 'explosive' claims about the French footballer in a bizarre video shared by him on social media. In the video, Mathias claims he has some information to share that Pogba's teammates and sponsors need to know.

Mathias, who is a footballer himself and has played for clubs like Wrexham, Crawley Town and Partick Thistle in his career so far, also mentioned Pogba's France teammate Kylian Mbappe in his video. Mathias said he has a few things to say about Mbappe as well.

While it is not known what has gone wrong between the Pogba brothers, Mathias' video has gone viral on social media leading to intense speculations. In the video, Mathias says he wants to make the revelations to allow people to decide whether Pogba deserves the love and respect of the public.

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"The French, English, Italian and Spanish public, in other words the whole world, as well as my brother's fans, and even more so the French team and Juventus, my brother's team-mates and his sponsors deserve to know certain things," Mathias said in the video.

"In order to make an informed decision if he deserves the admiration, respect and love of the public. If he deserves his place in the French team and the honour of playing in the World Cup. If he deserves to be a starter at Juventus.

"If he is a trustworthy person, that any player deserves to have at his side," he added.

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Mathias also claimed he has some revelations to make about Pogba's agent and lawyer before mentioning Mbappe. "I will tell you very important things about him and there will be elements and many testimonies to confirm my words," said the former Wrexham forward.

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Hours after the video went viral,&nbsp;Paul Pogba's camp&nbsp;released a statement stating that his brother's video was nothing surprising and that the World Cup winner has been facing threats and&nbsp;organized gang extortion attempts.

"Mathias Pogba's recent statements on social media are unfortunately not a surprise. They come on top of threats and organized gang extortion attempts against Paul Pogba,"&nbsp;read the statement&nbsp;via French publication Jeanmarcmorandini.

Juventus star Paul Pogba's elder brother Mathias Pogba has vowed to make 'explosive' claims about the French footballer in a bizarre video shared by him on social media.

Juventus star Paul Pogba's elder brother Mathias Pogba has vowed to make 'explosive' claims about the French footballer in a bizarre video shared by him on social media. In the video, Mathias claims he has some information to share that Pogba's teammates and sponsors need to know. Mathias, who is a footballer himself and has played for clubs like Wrexham, Crawley Town and Partick Thistle in his career so far, also mentioned Pogba's France teammate Kylian Mbappe in his video. Mathias said he has a few things to say about Mbappe as well. While it is not known what has gone wrong between the Pogba brothers, Mathias' video has gone viral on social media leading to intense speculations. In the video, Mathias says he wants to make the revelations to allow people to decide whether Pogba deserves the love and respect of the public. Also Read: Liverpool equal Premier League record after demolishing Bournemouth with 9 goals "The French, English, Italian and Spanish public, in other words the whole world, as well as my brother's fans, and even more so the French team and Juventus, my brother's team-mates and his sponsors deserve to know certain things," Mathias said in the video. "In order to make an informed decision if he deserves the admiration, respect and love of the public. If he deserves his place in the French team and the honour of playing in the World Cup. If he deserves to be a starter at Juventus. "If he is a trustworthy person, that any player deserves to have at his side," he added. Bizarre video from Mathias Pogba (Paul's Pogba’s brother) where he claims he will reveal some things about his brother Paul, his agent/lawyer Rafaela Pimenta & Kylian Mbappe pic.twitter.com/TDfoevyVC5 — Italian Football News 🇮🇹 (@footitalia1) August 28, 2022 × Mathias also claimed he has some revelations to make about Pogba's agent and lawyer before mentioning Mbappe. "I will tell you very important things about him and there will be elements and many testimonies to confirm my words," said the former Wrexham forward. Also Read: Premier League - Erling Haaland scores hat-trick as Manchester City fightback to beat Crystal Palace 4-2 Hours after the video went viral, Paul Pogba's camp released a statement stating that his brother's video was nothing surprising and that the World Cup winner has been facing threats and organized gang extortion attempts. "Mathias Pogba's recent statements on social media are unfortunately not a surprise. They come on top of threats and organized gang extortion attempts against Paul Pogba," read the statement via French publication Jeanmarcmorandini.

Paul Pogba's brother vows to make 'explosive' revelations about Juventus star and Mbappe in bizarre video

Virat Kohli is all set to become the first Indian to complete the milestone of playing 100 matches across all three formats of the game. While the former Indian captain has already played over 100 matches each in Tests and ODIs, he will make his 100th appearance for the Indian team in T20Is in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (August 28).

India's opening game against Pakistan in the Asia Cup will be Kohli's 100th T20I for the Men in Blue. Kohli will be making his comeback in the Asia Cup after a short break from the game amid his lean patch with the willow. He last featured for India on their tour of England last month.

Ahead of his milestone game, Kohli's good friend and his former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate AB de Villiers sent him a heartfelt message congratulating him on the achievement.&nbsp;

“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate my very good friend Virat Kohli on becoming the first Indian cricket player to play 100 matches across all three formats. What an amazing achievement Virat! We are all very proud of you and all the very best in your 100th T20 International game. We will be watching you”, said AB de Villiers in a video posted by Star Sports.

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Another South African legend and Kohli's current RCB teammate Faf du Plessis also congratulated Kohli ahead of his 100th T20I for India.&nbsp;

“Hello Virat, I want to send a quick video message to say congrats on your 100th T20 International. Now that you are becoming the first Indian cricketer o play 100 over all three formats, another fantastic achievement that you can add to the list of all the amazing things you have already done," said Du Plessis.

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"But I am also looking forward to see the next few years, what you are going to come up with, what are the special things we are going to see from you. I know that there is a lot left in that tank of yours and I am excited to see it. Congratulations and good luck for the Asia Cup," he added.

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Kohli, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest batters of all time, has so far played 102 Tests, 262 ODIs and 99 T20Is in his international career. He has 8074, 12344 and 3308 runs in the three formats respectively. Kohli has been one of the most prolific run-getters for India over the years, but his recent dip in form has led to questions over his place in India's T20 squad.

However, Kohli retains the faith of captain Rohit Sharma and the Indian team management, who have backed him constantly. The under-fire superstar will be hoping to return to form in the Asia Cup with just a couple of months left for the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia this year.

Virat Kohli is all set to become the first Indian to complete the milestone of playing 100 matches across all three formats of the game. While the former Indian captain has already played over 100 matches each in Tests and ODIs, he will make his 100th appearance for the Indian team in T20Is in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (August 28).

Virat Kohli is all set to become the first Indian to complete the milestone of playing 100 matches across all three formats of the game. While the former Indian captain has already played over 100 matches each in Tests and ODIs, he will make his 100th appearance for the Indian team in T20Is in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (August 28). India's opening game against Pakistan in the Asia Cup will be Kohli's 100th T20I for the Men in Blue. Kohli will be making his comeback in the Asia Cup after a short break from the game amid his lean patch with the willow. He last featured for India on their tour of England last month. Ahead of his milestone game, Kohli's good friend and his former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate AB de Villiers sent him a heartfelt message congratulating him on the achievement. “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate my very good friend Virat Kohli on becoming the first Indian cricket player to play 100 matches across all three formats. What an amazing achievement Virat! We are all very proud of you and all the very best in your 100th T20 International game. We will be watching you”, said AB de Villiers in a video posted by Star Sports. .@ABdeVilliers17 has a special message for his close friend @imVkohli ahead of his 100th T20I! DP World #AsiaCup2022 | #INDvPAK | #TeamIndia | #BelieveInBlue | #GreatestRivalry pic.twitter.com/nG0VbOo27O — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) August 28, 2022 × Also Read: A look at winners of last eight editions of Asia Cup Another South African legend and Kohli's current RCB teammate Faf du Plessis also congratulated Kohli ahead of his 100th T20I for India. “Hello Virat, I want to send a quick video message to say congrats on your 100th T20 International. Now that you are becoming the first Indian cricketer o play 100 over all three formats, another fantastic achievement that you can add to the list of all the amazing things you have already done," said Du Plessis. A 𝐅𝐚𝐟-𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 message on this fantastic day for @imVkohli! Hear what @faf1307 has to say to #KingKohli before he takes the field on this milestone day!#BelieveInBlue #GreatestRivalry pic.twitter.com/se8aPlNtO9 — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) August 28, 2022 × "But I am also looking forward to see the next few years, what you are going to come up with, what are the special things we are going to see from you. I know that there is a lot left in that tank of yours and I am excited to see it. Congratulations and good luck for the Asia Cup," he added. Also Read: I was touched by the way Indian players met Shaheen Afridi, visuals were heartwarming: Babar Azam Kohli, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest batters of all time, has so far played 102 Tests, 262 ODIs and 99 T20Is in his international career. He has 8074, 12344 and 3308 runs in the three formats respectively. Kohli has been one of the most prolific run-getters for India over the years, but his recent dip in form has led to questions over his place in India's T20 squad. However, Kohli retains the faith of captain Rohit Sharma and the Indian team management, who have backed him constantly. The under-fire superstar will be hoping to return to form in the Asia Cup with just a couple of months left for the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia this year.

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India and Pakistan players have been spotted exchanging pleasantries and meeting each other with warmth ahead of the clash between the two sides in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. While the hype sorrounding the much-awaited clash between the two rivals has hit the peak, the players have ensured the rivalry is limited to the field as they remain cordial off it.

Team India stars like Virat Kohli, Yuzvendra Chahal and KL Rahul among others were seen catching up with injured Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi on the sidelines of the two teams' training session on Friday. The Indian players checked on Afridi, who will not take part in the tournament due to a knee injury.

Ahead of the marquee clash, Pakistan captain Babar Azam admitted he was touched by Indian players' gesture for injured Afridi and said the visuals of their meeting was heartwarming. However, the Pakistan skipper made it clear the friendship will be kept aside when the two teams lock horns on the pitch.

“I was actually touched by the way they met Shaheen Shah Afridi during Thursday's training session and expressed their support to him. The visuals of the players interacting with each other were also heartwarming and reflected the respect and friendship they enjoy. But on the match day, everything will be kept aside and players from either side will come hard at each other in an effort to overpower the other," Babar said in an official release shared by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

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India and Pakistan will renew their raivlry at the Asia Cup for the first time in ten months. Pakistan hammered India by ten wickets when the two teams last met at the T20 World Cup this year. However, when it comes to the head-to-ead record between the two teams in the Asia Cup, India leads 8-5 against the Men in Green.

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In the last edition of the tournament, India defeated Pakistan twice on their way to lifting the title under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. The Men in Blue will be looking to repeat their feat once again this year with Rohit in charge of the side once again. India have won the Asia Cup a record seven times, and are the most successful team in the tournament's history.

Both India and Pakistan will be looking to get off to a winning start when they take on each other in the much-awaited clash at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (August 28).

India and Pakistan players have been spotted exchanging pleasantries and meeting each other with warmth ahead of the clash between the two sides in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022.

India and Pakistan players have been spotted exchanging pleasantries and meeting each other with warmth ahead of the clash between the two sides in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. While the hype sorrounding the much-awaited clash between the two rivals has hit the peak, the players have ensured the rivalry is limited to the field as they remain cordial off it. Team India stars like Virat Kohli, Yuzvendra Chahal and KL Rahul among others were seen catching up with injured Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi on the sidelines of the two teams' training session on Friday. The Indian players checked on Afridi, who will not take part in the tournament due to a knee injury. Ahead of the marquee clash, Pakistan captain Babar Azam admitted he was touched by Indian players' gesture for injured Afridi and said the visuals of their meeting was heartwarming. However, the Pakistan skipper made it clear the friendship will be kept aside when the two teams lock horns on the pitch. “I was actually touched by the way they met Shaheen Shah Afridi during Thursday's training session and expressed their support to him. The visuals of the players interacting with each other were also heartwarming and reflected the respect and friendship they enjoy. But on the match day, everything will be kept aside and players from either side will come hard at each other in an effort to overpower the other," Babar said in an official release shared by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Also Read: India vs Pakistan: A look at results of last five meetings between the arch-rivals in Asia Cup India and Pakistan will renew their raivlry at the Asia Cup for the first time in ten months. Pakistan hammered India by ten wickets when the two teams last met at the T20 World Cup this year. However, when it comes to the head-to-ead record between the two teams in the Asia Cup, India leads 8-5 against the Men in Green. Also Read: Rohit Sharma enjoys candid interaction with Babar Azam ahead of highly anticipated Asia Cup clash In the last edition of the tournament, India defeated Pakistan twice on their way to lifting the title under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. The Men in Blue will be looking to repeat their feat once again this year with Rohit in charge of the side once again. India have won the Asia Cup a record seven times, and are the most successful team in the tournament's history. Both India and Pakistan will be looking to get off to a winning start when they take on each other in the much-awaited clash at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (August 28).

I was touched by the way Indian players met Shaheen Afridi, visuals were heartwarming: Babar Azam

The biggest rivalry in cricket is set to resume as India and Pakistan take on each other in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. The arch-rivals will lock horns in their tournament opener at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on August 28 (Sunday). This will be the first meeting between the two teams in ten months.

Pakistan got the better of India when the two teams last met at the T20 World Cup last where Shaheen Afridi's sensational spell followed by two brilliant half-centuries from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan helped Pakistan register a thumping ten-wicket win against the Men in Blue.

While not much has changed for Pakistan since then, India have undergone a massive transformation under captain Rohit Sharma. With a young bowling attack and in-form middle-order, India would be hoping to continue their stellar run under Rohit in the Asia Cup. India are yet to lose a T20I series since Rohit took charge as permanent captain last year.

When it comes to the head-to-head record between the two teams in the Asia Cup, India enjoy an advantage with eight wins in a total of 15 meetings. Pakistan have won five matches against the Men in Blue while two games ended in a tie. India are the most successful team in Asia Cup history with seven titles while Pakistan have managed only two titles so far.

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Here is a look at the results of the last five meetings between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup:

Asia Cup 2012 - India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets

MS Dhoni-led India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in their clash at the Asia Cup 2012. Batting first, Pakistan rode on centuries from openers Mohammad Hafeez (105) and Nasir Jamshed (112) to post a big total of 329 runs on the board. However, Virat Kohli single-handedly won India the game with a stunning knock of 183 runs.

Asia Cup 2014 - Pakistan beat India by 1 wicket

It was a thrilling showdown between the two arch-rivals in Asia Cup 2014 where Pakistan got the better of India by one wicket. Half-centuries from Rohit Sharma, Ambati Rayudu and Ravindra Jadeja propelled India to a total of 245 runs. However, Pakistan chase down the target in the last over with a wicket to spare to clinch a thrilling win.

Asia Cup 2016 - India thrash Pakistan by 5 wickets

The 2016 edition of the Asia Cup saw India and Pakistan meet for the first time in the T20 format in the tournament. An exceptional bowling effort from India saw MS Dhoni &amp; Co. bundle out Pakistan for a paltry 83 runs inside 18 overs. India then chased down the target comfortably with 4.3 overs to spare and won the game by 5 wickets.

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Asia Cup 2018 - India beat Pakistan by 8 wickets

India registered yet another dominant win over Pakistan in their first meeting with the arch-rivals in Asia Cup 2018. Indian pacers ran riot to skittle out Pakistan for 162 runs in 43.1 overs before half-centuries from openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan sealed a comfortable 8-wicket win for the Men in Blue.

Asia Cup 2018 - India beat Pakistan by 9 wickets

India met Pakistan for the second time during the Super Four stage in Asia Cup 2018 where Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. defeated the Men in Green once againby nine wickets. India restricted Pakistan on 237/7 before Rohit and Dhawan slammed centuries apiece to propel India to a big win.

The biggest rivalry in cricket is set to resume as India and Pakistan take on each other in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. The arch-rivals will lock horns in their tournament opener at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on August 28 (Sunday).

The biggest rivalry in cricket is set to resume as India and Pakistan take on each other in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. The arch-rivals will lock horns in their tournament opener at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on August 28 (Sunday). This will be the first meeting between the two teams in ten months. Pakistan got the better of India when the two teams last met at the T20 World Cup last where Shaheen Afridi's sensational spell followed by two brilliant half-centuries from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan helped Pakistan register a thumping ten-wicket win against the Men in Blue. While not much has changed for Pakistan since then, India have undergone a massive transformation under captain Rohit Sharma. With a young bowling attack and in-form middle-order, India would be hoping to continue their stellar run under Rohit in the Asia Cup. India are yet to lose a T20I series since Rohit took charge as permanent captain last year. When it comes to the head-to-head record between the two teams in the Asia Cup, India enjoy an advantage with eight wins in a total of 15 meetings. Pakistan have won five matches against the Men in Blue while two games ended in a tie. India are the most successful team in Asia Cup history with seven titles while Pakistan have managed only two titles so far. Also Read: A look at winners of last eight editions of Asia Cup Here is a look at the results of the last five meetings between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup: Asia Cup 2012 - India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets MS Dhoni-led India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in their clash at the Asia Cup 2012. Batting first, Pakistan rode on centuries from openers Mohammad Hafeez (105) and Nasir Jamshed (112) to post a big total of 329 runs on the board. However, Virat Kohli single-handedly won India the game with a stunning knock of 183 runs. Asia Cup 2014 - Pakistan beat India by 1 wicket It was a thrilling showdown between the two arch-rivals in Asia Cup 2014 where Pakistan got the better of India by one wicket. Half-centuries from Rohit Sharma, Ambati Rayudu and Ravindra Jadeja propelled India to a total of 245 runs. However, Pakistan chase down the target in the last over with a wicket to spare to clinch a thrilling win. Asia Cup 2016 - India thrash Pakistan by 5 wickets The 2016 edition of the Asia Cup saw India and Pakistan meet for the first time in the T20 format in the tournament. An exceptional bowling effort from India saw MS Dhoni & Co. bundle out Pakistan for a paltry 83 runs inside 18 overs. India then chased down the target comfortably with 4.3 overs to spare and won the game by 5 wickets. Also Read: Virat Kohli is still one of the best: Babar Azam backs under-fire India superstar ahead of Asia Cup meeting Asia Cup 2018 - India beat Pakistan by 8 wickets India registered yet another dominant win over Pakistan in their first meeting with the arch-rivals in Asia Cup 2018. Indian pacers ran riot to skittle out Pakistan for 162 runs in 43.1 overs before half-centuries from openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan sealed a comfortable 8-wicket win for the Men in Blue. Asia Cup 2018 - India beat Pakistan by 9 wickets India met Pakistan for the second time during the Super Four stage in Asia Cup 2018 where Rohit Sharma & Co. defeated the Men in Green once againby nine wickets. India restricted Pakistan on 237/7 before Rohit and Dhawan slammed centuries apiece to propel India to a big win.

India vs Pakistan: A look at results of last five meetings between the arch-rivals in Asia Cup

India captain Rohit Sharma has played down the hype surrounding the much-awaited clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022. Rohit said he will treat the high-profile encounter as just another game and won't stress too much about India's 10-wicket defeat against Pakistan in the last meeting between the two sides at the T20 World Cup 2021&nbsp;in a lop-sided clash in Dubai. 
 
India and Pakistan are set to renew their rivalry at the same venue in the Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (August 28).

India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in cricket and there is a significant buzz surrounding the clash on Sunday. Millions of fans around the globe are likely to remain glued to their TV screens when the two giants take on each other in what promises to be a cracker.

However, Indian skipper Rohit wants to treat it as just another game.&nbsp;"The mood in the camp is buzzing. It is a fresh tournament. New start. No point thinking about the loss. We need not think what happened in the past. We also want to move in the forward direction. It is always challenging to play Pakistan but what is important for us is what we want to achieve together than thinking about the opposition," Rohit said in the pre-match&nbsp;press conference on Saturday.

"You people can create the hype, I'll focus on the match," he added.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-might-be-thinking-of-revenge-pakistan-head-coach-issues-warning-to-babar-co-ahead-of-india-clash-510801">'India might be thinking of revenge': Pakistan head coach issues warning to Babar &amp; Co. ahead of India clash</a>

Rohit had led India to a memorable triumph at the Asia Cup in 2018. He was serving as the stand-in captain of the team back then in the absence of regular skipper Virat Kohli. However, Rohit is now the permanent skipper and will be looking to make a mark against Pakistan on Sunday.

India are missing fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel during this&nbsp;tournament, but the Pakistan clash will mark the return of Virat Kohli after a short break. The batting maestro has been under fire over his lean patch with the willow and will be hopeful of sparking a turnaround against Pakistan in the Asia Cup.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-2022-date-match-time-predicted-playing-xis-and-live-streaming-details-510711">India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2022: Date, match time, predicted playing XIs and live streaming details</a>

In what is a huge relief for the Indian batters, Pakistan are missing the services of left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, who had wreaked havoc on the Men in Blue in their last meeting. The Indian batters will be looking to capitalise on Afridi's absence&nbsp;and take the Pakistan bowling attack to the cleaners.

India captain Rohit Sharma has played down the hype surrounding the much-awaited clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022. Rohit said he will treat the high-profile encounter as just another game and won't stress too much about India's 10-wicket defeat against Pakistan in the last meeting between the two sides at the T20 World Cup 2021 in a lop-sided clash in Dubai.

India captain Rohit Sharma has played down the hype surrounding the much-awaited clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022. Rohit said he will treat the high-profile encounter as just another game and won't stress too much about India's 10-wicket defeat against Pakistan in the last meeting between the two sides at the T20 World Cup 2021 in a lop-sided clash in Dubai. India and Pakistan are set to renew their rivalry at the same venue in the Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (August 28). India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in cricket and there is a significant buzz surrounding the clash on Sunday. Millions of fans around the globe are likely to remain glued to their TV screens when the two giants take on each other in what promises to be a cracker. However, Indian skipper Rohit wants to treat it as just another game. "The mood in the camp is buzzing. It is a fresh tournament. New start. No point thinking about the loss. We need not think what happened in the past. We also want to move in the forward direction. It is always challenging to play Pakistan but what is important for us is what we want to achieve together than thinking about the opposition," Rohit said in the pre-match press conference on Saturday. "You people can create the hype, I'll focus on the match," he added. Also Read: 'India might be thinking of revenge': Pakistan head coach issues warning to Babar & Co. ahead of India clash Rohit had led India to a memorable triumph at the Asia Cup in 2018. He was serving as the stand-in captain of the team back then in the absence of regular skipper Virat Kohli. However, Rohit is now the permanent skipper and will be looking to make a mark against Pakistan on Sunday. India are missing fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel during this tournament, but the Pakistan clash will mark the return of Virat Kohli after a short break. The batting maestro has been under fire over his lean patch with the willow and will be hopeful of sparking a turnaround against Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Also Read: India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2022: Date, match time, predicted playing XIs and live streaming details In what is a huge relief for the Indian batters, Pakistan are missing the services of left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, who had wreaked havoc on the Men in Blue in their last meeting. The Indian batters will be looking to capitalise on Afridi's absence and take the Pakistan bowling attack to the cleaners.

You can create the hype, I will focus on the match: Rohit Sharma ahead of high-pressure Pakistan clash

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