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

Virat Kohli

One of Virat Kohli’s best T20I innings came in the 2016 Asia Cup against Pakistan. He dealt with the relentless spell from Mohammad Amir early on with class and also took India to a promising position in the game after their initial hiccup. He scored 49 runs off 51 balls with seven fours and, unfortunately, was wrongly adjudged LBW.

Kohli, in another year’s time, went on to become India’s captain in all formats and also broke a few more batting records along the way. He later led India to the final of the 2017 Champions Trophy in England and a semifinal in the 2019 World Cup. In Tests, his emphasis on fast bowling and overseas conditions reaped fruits as India became one of the best-visiting nations around.

However, over the last two years, not only has there been a huge slump in an otherwise stupendous career, but he has also lost the natural zeal that he had on the field. He is also no more the captain of the side. However, he is still one of the core members of the side and is likely to be playing XI for India in the Asia Cup.