Kohli was talking to the media after the emphatic 10-wicket loss that ended his side's 12-match winning streak against the arch-rivals in World Cups.
Shami was the most expensive bowler for India in the match against Pakistan, leaking 43 runs in 3.5 overs.
The break, according to the Indian skipper, gives the team enough time to re-strategise and also focus on perfect execution of plans before the Kane Williamson-led side comes calling.
Pakistan brought to an end India's near-three-decade domination of them in the world stage in the most convincing fashion, embarrassing their arch-rivals by 10 wickets in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup here on Sunday.
His back is not a matter of concern anymore but India's swashbuckling all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Sunday made it clear that he won't resume bowling until at least the ICC T20 World Cup close in on the knockouts.
It's the mother of all battles and fans from both countries are engaging in some hilarious memes as the countdown for the India-Pakistan encounter approaches. The Virat Kohli-led India will take on Babar Azam-led Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday at 7:30 PM.
Virat Kohli’s men in blue will cross swords with Babar Azam’s Pakistan on October 24, Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium.
The most sought-after megastars of the current generation are primed to show their might against a bunch of enigmatic cricketers as India and Pakistan engage in an ICC T20 World Cup face-off, something that transcends the 22-yard strip.
In a much-awaited contest, India-Pakistan face off after a gap of two years in their opening group 2 match of Super 12 at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
"I think such things (Ind vs Pak match in upcoming ICC T20 World Cup) should be halted... so that Pak get a message that if they keep supporting terrorism, India will not stand by them on any matter," Tarkishore Prasad said.
The Election Commission has imposed a 48-hour campaigning ban on BJP leader Kapil Mishra who is contesting in the forthcoming Delhi assembly election from Model Town constituency over his 'India vs Pak contest on February 8 tweet.
Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has urged his fans to refrain from abuse while criticising Pakistan's performance in what is being seen as his first reaction to the abusive jokes that were hurled at him.
Ranveer Singh gets a warning by Brock Lesnar's advocate Paul Heyman.
India took a giant stride towards summit clash of Asia Cup with a comfortable nine-wicket win against Pakistan.
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The excellent form of middle order batsmen like Ambati Rayudu and Dinesh Karthik might lead to the exclusion of talented KL Rahul once again from the playing XI while Pakistan will try to chop and change their bowlers for the huge clash.
India are eyeing a place in the final after three wins in as many matches, while Pakistan will look to step up their game in the Super Four match, after a scare against Afghanistan.
India need to find the perfect combination in the clash of titans. Here is the Probable XI of India for the clash against Pakistan.
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Famous for his witty tweets, former Indian explosive batsman Virender Sehwag on Sunday congratulated Indian women's cricket team in his own way as the team registered a seven-wicket victory over arch-rival Pakistan at the ICC
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