Asia Cup 2018: 4 factors that will determine the India vs Pakistan match

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India still licking its wounds from Champions Trophy. They meet Pakistan in yet another encounter on September 19

#2 The Virat Kohli void

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Who will replace the World's No 1 ranked ODI batsman?

With full time skipper Virat Kohli rested for the series, Rohit Sharma has been awarded the reigns. An able skipper himself, who is assisted by the likes of MSD, Virat the skipper will be a lot less missed compared to Virat the batsmen.

The No. 1 ranked ODI batsman has left big shoes to be filled and several contenders are vying for the spot. KL Rahul, who was uncharacteristically made to play at 4 in recent ODI games, will feel more at home batting at 3, closer to his natural opener role.

Kedar Jadhav will also hope to push his way back into the ODI side. If MSD is slotted at 5, we might even get to witness Ambati Rayudu reclaiming a spot in the side that he once lost to the infamous Yo-Yo Test prior to the tour of England.

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