PremiumIND vs AFG: Naveen ul Haq starts trending as Virat Kohli returns to Delhi for clash vs Afghanistan
The Virat Kohli-Naveen ul Haq feud has become a talking point and this encounter will mark their first face-to-face meeting since their heated exchange.
Last Updated: 01.44 PM, Oct 11, 2023
The showdown between Afghanistan and India in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 has become a focal point of attention, primarily due to the ongoing feud between Naveen-ul-Haq and Virat Kohli. Indian cricket has played a pivotal role in the development of Afghan cricket, with Afghan players often looking up to their Indian counterparts. This feud has only added to the excitement among cricket enthusiasts.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has played a crucial role in boosting the confidence of Afghan players, and a strong performance against India could further solidify their reputation in the cricketing world. The match taking place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Kohli's hometown, naturally has resulted in fervent chants of his name from the crowd.
The intensity of the clash was further amplified as Naveen ul Haq was seen warming up on the same ground, with chants for Kohli resonating even more passionately.
Fans have seized the opportunity to engage in light-hearted banter on social media, with Naveen-ul-Haq's name trending since the morning of the match.
Virat Kohli-Naveen ul Haq fight:
The Virat Kohli-Naveen ul Haq feud has become a talking point and this encounter will mark their first face-to-face meeting on the same ground since their heated exchange during the IPL 2023.
While Naveen's exclusion from the Asia Cup 2023 may have dampened some excitement in the tournament, his return to the World Cup, which also marks his final appearance in ODIs due to his impending retirement from the format after this tournament, promises to add a touch of drama to today's contest.