Asia Cup 2016: India playing XI vs Pakistan - Where are they now?

The 15th edition of the Asia Cup is set to kick off on August 27 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and this will be only the second time the T20 format will be used in the tournament after the 2016 edition. It was initially set to take place in Sri Lanka, but due to the economic crisis in the nation, it was moved to the middle-eastern country.

Six teams will participate in the competition, divided into two groups of three teams each. India, Pakistan and Qualifier (yet to be decided) are in Group A, and Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are in Group B. The top two teams from each group will qualify for Super 4, of which the top two teams will make the final.

The final of the Asia Cup 2022 will be played in Dubai on September 11. India won the previous two editions of the competition in 2018 and 2016. On both occasions, the Men in Blue beat Bangladesh in the final. Meanwhile, in 2016, fans witnessed an iconic clash between India and Pakistan, as Mohammad Amir’s new ball spell and Virat Kohli’s classy innings made the game a spectacle.

But where is India’s playing XI vs Pakistan from the 2016 Asia Cup now?

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma opened the innings in the game and lasted for only two balls without bothering the scorers. He was one of the victims of a fiery opening spell by Amir, getting out in the first over with a straight, fast and late inswinger that crashed into the pads. That was plumb in front, and Rohit had to surrender to an unplayable delivery.

Rohit has been one of the core members of the Indian team over the last five years or so. Today, he is the first name on the team sheet and the captain of the Indian cricket team. He captained the side on an interim basis for the 2018 Asia Cup in the absence of Virat Kohli and led them to the title.

Rohit also led the side to glory in the 2018 Nidhas Tri-Nation Series in Sri Lanka. He took over the captaincy on a full-time basis last year and led the Men in Blue to an away series win against England in T20Is and ODIs last month. He will open yet again in the upcoming Asia Cup.