Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez continued to take potshots at Indian batter Virat Kohli, claiming his batting to be egocentric and aimed toward attaining private milestones. Even whereas praising Ben Stokes century in opposition to the Netherlands of their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Hafeez stated that the knock was distinction between ‘Selfish and Selfless’ batting.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan instantly shut down Hafeez, saying each innings have been ‘equally good’. After Kohli’s forty ninth ODI century within the World Cup 2023 match in opposition to South Africa final Sunday, Hafeez had stated, “I saw sense of selfishness in Virat Kohli’s batting and this happened for the third time in this World Cup. In the 49th over, he was looking to take a single to reach his own hundred and he didn’t put the team first”.
To this, Vaughan had replied, “Come on @MHafeez22!!! India have hammered 8 teams playing great cricket .. @imVkohli now has 49 tons and his last was an anchor role innings on a tricky pitch .. His team won by over 200 !!!! This is utter nonsense”.
Come on @MHafeez22 !!! India have hammered 8 groups taking part in nice cricket .. @imVkohli now has 49 tons and his final was an anchor position innings on a tough pitch .. His workforce received by over 200 !!!! This is utter nonsense .. #CWC2023 #India #Pakistan https://t.co/Foh3hhz3RE
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 7, 2023
On Wednesday, after Stokes hammered 108 and arrange England’s 160-run win over Netherlands – simply their second win within the World Cup 2023, Hafeez tweeted, “Saviour of the ship @benstokes38. Good 100 under pressure anchoring the innings where required with aggressive intent to get Maximum runs for the team to win at the end. Sheer example to differentiate Selfish vs Selfless approach”.
To this, Vaughan replied, “Great innings from Stokesy @MHafeez22 .. As was Virats on a difficult pitch in Kolkata against a better attack ..”
Great innings from Stokesy @MHafeez22 .. As was Virats on a troublesome pitch in Kolkata in opposition to a greater assault .. _ https://t.co/KFpNIafgVK
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 8, 2023
Vaughan then went on to troll Hafeez by saying, “Seems to me @MHafeez22 you were bowled by @imVkohli!!! Is this the reason you constantly have a pop at him ..”
Seems to me @MHafeez22 you have been bowled by @imVkohli !!! Is this the rationale you continuously have a pop at him .. __ #CWC2023 #India #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/m3BOaCxOB7
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 8, 2023
Kohli is at the moment the 2nd highest run-getter within the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 with 543 runs in 8 matches with 2 a whole lot and 4 fifties to his identify. South African opener Quinton de Kock is the one one forward of him with 550 runs in 8 matches with 4 a whole lot.
The former India captain will now be seeking to break legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s file and turn out to be the first-ever batter within the historical past of ODI cricket to hit 50 ODI centuries. Team India will subsequent tackle the Netherlands of their closing league stage match on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday.
India, South Africa and Australia have already certified for the semifinal stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
