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Imam-ul-Haq issues Asia Cup warning to Kohli's India

Imam-ul-Haq has had a solid start to his international career

With the Asia Cup lurking in the horizon, Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq has issued a warning to arch-rivals India. The 22-year old, who is the nephew of batting great Inzamam-ul-Haq, feels that the Men in Blue's potency will be reduced by 50 percent if their skipper Virat Kohli does not fire with the bat.

During a show called Voice of Cricket, Imam-ul-Haq insisted, "India is a top team and the man who sets standards for them is Virat Kohli. If you keep him aside, the Indian team will be reduced to 50 percent."

Terming the eagerly awaited Asia Cup encounter as a 'dream' contest, Imam affirmed that his desire to play the sport stems from an yearning to perform in the high-octane rivalry. India and Pakistan are scheduled to lock horns with each other at Dubai on September 19.