A new chapter is all set to be written in India-Pakistan rivalry as the two arch-nemesis will square off in the forthcoming ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 in October. Before the World Cup, India will take on Pakistan in 2023 Asia Cup. There's a possibility that India and Pakistan face each other in five ODI matches over next two months. Ahead of the much-awaited encounter, team India's all-format skipper Rohit Sharma was asked who he finds the hardest bowler in Pakistan cricket team. As expected, the senior opener came up with a hilarious reply, sparking a laughter fest. The video clip of Rohit's fun interaction has gone viral all over the internet.
Watch below viral video of Rohit Sharma's hilarious reply to 'hardest Pakistan bowler' query
"Pakistan Team Main Sab Aache Hai. Main Kisika Naam Nhi Lunga. Bohot Bada Bada Controversy Hota Hai. Ek Ka Naam Lete Hai Toh Doosre Ko Aacha Nhi Lagta. Doosre Ka Naam Lo Toh Teesre Ko Aache Nhi Lagta. Sab Aache Player Hai, (All players are good with Pakistan team. I will not take anyone's name. It creates big controversy. If I take one player's name, the second feels bad. If I take the second player's name, the third feels bad. All players are good), said Rohit in a recent event in USA.
The official schedule of Asia Cup 2023 has been released by the ICC. The first match of the continental tournament will be played between Pakistan and Nepal on August 30. Rohit Sharma-led India will start its Asia Cup 2023 campaign with a match against Pakistan on September 2 in Sri Lanka's Pallekele International stadium. India and Pakistan could square off on September 10 and 17 in Colombo if both nations qualify for the Super 4s and Asia Cup 2023 Final.
Later, India and Pakistan will face each other in a blockbuster ODI World Cup 2023 clash on October 15 (date likely to be changed) at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.