Watch: Virat Kohli kisses his jersey after reaching his fifty against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2022

The most awaited encounter of Asia Cup 2022 got underway on Sunday as India and Pakistan got head-to-head against each other. Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and invited India to bat first. After a brilliant start of 54 runs by the openers, the star batter Virat Kohli came to the crease and looked at his absolute best.

The fans were treated with a vintage Kohli innings at Dubai as he came to the crease and ran with the same intensity as before. The hunger for runs was evident in Kohli’s eyes and he looked to get on the opposition from ball one. The former Indian captain looked at ease and rotated the strike comfortably. He also sent the ball to the boundary at regular intervals.

The Indian team kept losing wickets but the presence of Kohli at the crease sent a sense of calm in the dressing room. One particular moment from Kohli’s innings got viral on social media. The 33-year-old brought up his half-century with a massive six over the deep mid-wicket and reached the landmark in just 36 balls. Kohli was seen kissing his jersey as he reached his second consecutive fifty of the Asia Cup 2022.

Watch the video here:

https://twitter.com/primeKohli/status/1566450273882894336?s=20&t=xUnOoNUmEWPCWVoSa3fhog

There were widespread speculations around Kohli’s form before the Asia Cup began. Many cricket experts had asked for his removal from the T20 side due to his dismal form. Kohli was looking like a pale shadow of his former self as he looked lacking confidence whenever he walked out to bat.

Kohli has announced his return to form in style with back-to-back fifties in the ongoing Asia Cup. The former Indian captain scored an unbeaten 59 off 44 balls in the previous match against Hong Kong. He was the highest run scorer in India’s first match against Pakistan as well where he scored 35 off 34 balls.

With the 20-20 world cup coming next month, Kohli’s return to form couldn’t have come at a better time for India. The fans will be expecting the star batter to continue his form in the mega event as well.