IND vs PAK: Dinesh Karthik picked over Rishabh Pant in Playing XI in Asia Cup 2022

In the first match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, Rishabh Pant failed to make it to the Playing XI as Dinesh Karthik was chosen over him.

During the toss, skipper Rohit expressed that it was difficult to choose between the two.

"I don't think the toss is that important, we are here to



play good cricket. We've played here in the IPL, so hopefully, the pitch will be good. It was a tough call we had to take between playing Dinesh and Rishabh, Rishabh sadly misses out. Avesh makes it as the third seamer," said Rohit. 

While some fans missed the presence of Pant, others were supportive for the decision.