Watch: India, Pakistan stars catch-up ahead of Asia Cup 2022
The clip, posted on the Pakistan Cricket Board social channels, showed the two international stars greeting each other when the India team arrived for a training session.
Afridi, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to a knee injury, was sat on the sidelines wearing knee braces.
Stars align ahead of the #AsiaCup2022 🤩
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 25, 2022
A high-profile meet and greet on the sidelines 👏 pic.twitter.com/c5vsNCi6xw
After explaining to Kohli the severity of his injury, the Pakistan pacer was then heard saying: "Aapke liye dua kar rahe hai wapas form mein aaye. Dekhna chahte hai aapko."(We are praying for your comeback. We want to see you in form again).
The suspense is over! Let's listen to the conversation between @iShaheenAfridi and @imVkohli 🔊#AsiaCup2022 pic.twitter.com/ttVYLrNtuO
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 26, 2022
Apart from Kohli, all of Yuzvendra Chahal, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul were also seen catching up with Afridi, the 2021 ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year.
Earlier, the BCCI had also shared a clip, showing glimpses of India players' interactions with members of Pakistan and Afghanistan camps.
Hello DUBAI 🇦🇪
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 24, 2022
Hugs, smiles and warm-ups as we begin prep for #AsiaCup2022 #AsiaCup | #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/bVo2TWa1sz
Pakistan's players also caught up with compatriots from Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.
🫂🤝
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 24, 2022
Pakistan and Afghanistan players exchange greetings in Dubai ahead of the #AsiaCup2022 🇵🇰🇦🇫#BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/qd3wwceNq1
As always, the photo shoot session was a laugh riot, with the players taking the opportunity to let loose.
Laughter, camera, some games and more....
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 26, 2022
Behind the scenes from #TeamIndia's headshots session ahead of #AsiaCup2022 📽️📽️ pic.twitter.com/go8nuPWBbg
Lights 💡 Camera 📸 BTS 🎬
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 25, 2022
The boys were at their candid best at the broadcast photoshoot for the #AsiaCup2022 😍 #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/lSqbb834Qm
Once they hit the nets though, it was all action.
📹 A peek into Mohammad Rizwan's power-hitting drill 👊#AsiaCup2022 pic.twitter.com/UfO11yXp9C
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 23, 2022
🔊 Sound 🔛#TeamIndia captain @ImRo45 & @imVkohli get into the groove ahead of the first clash against Pakistan.#AsiaCup2022 | #AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/GNd8imnmM3
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 25, 2022
After the session, however, it was once again fun and games, with India captain Rohit Sharma leading the way.
Vroooming 🛴 into the end of practice session - Captain @ImRo45 style 👌 👌#TeamIndia | #AsiaCup2022 | #AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/OqF9eksgCP
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 25, 2022
India, Pakistan and Hong Kong are in Group A of the Asia Cup, starting on 27 August, while Group B comprises Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
The 2022 Asia Cup will kickstart with tournament hosts Sri Lanka taking on Afghanistan on Saturday followed by a highly-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan on Sunday.