Last Updated: February 19, 2024, 16:44 IST
Naseem Shah (left) and Virat Kohli (Agencies)
Naseem Shah praises Virat Kohli and considers Kane Williamson because the hardest batter to bowl to in Test cricket.
During the Asia Cup 2023, visuals of India batting celebrity Virat Kohli interacting with Pakistan gamers went viral on social media. Despite the tense on-field rivalry between India and Pakistan, the gamers of the 2 groups share a heat relationship.
Kohli was seen sharing a joke or two with Pakistan allrounder Shadab Khan throughout rain-forced break. India would go on to win the match beating Sri Lanka within the closing whereas Pakistan bowed out from the Super Four stage.
Midway by the match, Pakistan suffered a huge harm blow in quick bowler Naseem Shah who harm his shoulder. He underwent surgical procedure within the UK and it saved him on the sidelines for over 5 months.
Not solely did Shah miss the remainder of the Asia Cup, he was additionally dominated out from the ODI World Cup held in India.
The 21-year-old just lately returned to aggressive cricket within the Pakistan Super League (PSL), turning out for Islamabad United. He bowled 4 overs and took 1/36.
In an interview, Shah praised Kohli for his ‘humble’ nature regardless of being a huge sports activities star.
“Virat Kohli cracks jokes in Punjabi with Shadab. He’s very humble. He always greets us before a match which is very nice. He has no air about him being a sports star. Obviously, when playing, he’s very focused but off the field, he’s very normal,” Shah advised Samaa TV.
Shah has performed 17 Tests, 14 ODIs and 19 T20Is for Pakistan since making his debut in November 2019 when he was simply 15 years outdated.
The current conferences between India and Pakistan have been fairly one-sided. The two opponents sq. off solely in world or continental tournaments because of the suspension of bilateral cricket ties.
India have emerged victorious seven out of their final 10 contests in ODIs with Pakistan profitable twice whereas one producing no outcome.
In 12 T20Is between the 2 groups, India have received 9 occasions whereas Pakistan simply thrice.
We have good performances towards India too, have overwhelmed them on the planet cup (T20 World Cup 2022). India are little question top-of-the-line groups on the planet. It’s a recreation, some occasions you lose. There are occasions when issues aren’t going your means then any staff can beat you,” Shah stated when requested if Pakistan are failing to deal with the strain of dealing with India.
When requested which batter is the hardest to bowl to, Shah stated, Kane Williamson in Test cricket. You need to be very constant towards him, need to bowl in the precise areas to dismiss him.”
