No Virat Kohli vs Naveen-ul-Haq in Asia Cup 2023 As Afghanistan Leave Out Pacer for Upcoming Cricket Tournament, Fans React

Afghanistan announced their squad for Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday, August 27. The 16-member squad was picked on expected lines with Hashmatullah Shahidi being the leader of the troops and gun all-rounders such as Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi in the mix. However, Naveen-ul-Haq could not find a place in the team. With Naveen not selected for the Asia Cup, fans would not be able to see another chapter of the rivalry between the Afghanistan pacer and Virat Kohli. Both the cricketers were involved in an altercation during IPL 2023 and thus, Naveen vs Kohli was one of the battles to watch out for in the upcoming continental tournament. Fans have taken to Twitter to express their disappointment as they will not be able to watch the enthralling duel at the Asia Cup.  Afghanistan's Asia Cup 2023 Squad Announced: Naveen-ul-Haq Misses Out, Karim Janat Returns; Hashmatullah Shahidi To Lead in Continental Event.

We Were Eagerly Waiting For Virat Kohli vs Naveen-ul-Haq Indeed

Naveen ul haq is not included in Asia Cup squad of Afghanistan 🤦

We were early waiting for the Virat Kohli vs Naveen battle. #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/YznDcgznu9

— Tejash (@LoyleRohitFan45) August 27, 2023

What a Spectacle Kohli vs Naveen Battle Would Have Been!

We will sadly miss the spectacle of Virat Kohli giving Naveen Ul Haq's bowling a one-way ticket to the stands! 😉😉

Naveen ul haq misses out from Afghanistan’s Squad for Asia cup 2023. pic.twitter.com/bAh9PznTk3

— Vipin Tiwari (@vipintiwari952) August 27, 2023

Naveen vs Kohli Battle Will Be Missed At Asia Cup 2023

No Naveen ul Haq and Virat Kohli in the upcoming Asia Cup.

Naveen ul Haq couldn't secure a spot in Afghanistan's 17-member squad. #ViratKohli𓃵#Jawan #PakvsAfg #MexicoCityTSTheErasTour #BabarAzam #blackout #RSAvsNZL #NRLRaidersBroncos #RIPBrayWyatt pic.twitter.com/C5V0AlxszN

— Ayush (@Ayush231299) August 27, 2023

No Naveen-ul-haq in the Afghanistan squad !

naveen-ul-haq is not in Afghanistan squad #Afghanistansquad #AsiaCup2023 #ViratKohli𓃵 #naveenulhaq

Le Indians pic.twitter.com/lPcz8Jp7y4

— babbblya (@Babbblya) August 27, 2023

'Naveen-ul-Haq is Lucky'

Naveen up Haq is lucky that he won’t be playing in the Asia Cup. Otherwise he would’ve been smashed all the over park by Virat Kohli if India-Afghanistan face each other. #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/6pcUfgWADC

— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75) August 27, 2023

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