The prestigious Asia Cup 2023 is all set to kick off from August 30, with India slated to begin their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2. The Men in Blue are the most successful team in the event’s history with seven titles, and the hopes of India lifting the record eighth title are very high among citizens as they are buzzing with anticipation.
The announcement of a formidable 17-member Indian squad for the tournament by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) a few days back even further ratcheted up excitement among fans.
Amidst this fervour, a heartwarming incident at the Mumbai airport has also captured the huge attention of cricket enthusiasts, where Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was seen exuding confidence and optimism regarding India’s victory in the forthcoming Asia Cup.
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Rohit Sharma assures promises a fan to win Asia Cup 2023
Accompanied by his wife at the airport, Rohit was approached by a fan who expressed eagerness for the Asia Cup 2023. The charismatic India skipper didn’t shy away and instilled confidence in assuring him of India’s victory in the tournament. The video of the same has now gone viral on the internet.
“Rohit Sir, Asia Cup ka wait hai (Rohit Sir, we are eagerly waiting for the Asia Cup),” said the fan.
Rohit’s response melted the hearts of Indian supporters as he firmly stated with confidence that “Jeetenge hum hi (We will emerge victorious).”
Here’s the video:
Rohit Sharma said,” Jeetenge Bhai jeetenge. 😁❤️🇮🇳..!!
We are super excited Ro 😍#RohitSharma #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/qVwZ7D5JQI
— Neha Dubey Rohit 45_fangirl (@NehaDubey152049) August 23, 2023
It is worth mentioning that this edition of the Asia Cup carries a significant weight for Rohit and his team. The tournament presents a golden opportunity for India to gather momentum ahead of the highly anticipated ICC Cricket World Cup, scheduled to take place in India from October 5. A strong showing in the Asia Cup could serve as a catalyst, boosting the team’s confidence and preparation as they gear up to compete against the world’s cricketing elite.
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