Ahead of the much-anticipated ODI World Cup clash between India and Pakistan, two of Pakistan's notable cricketers, Mohammad Rizwan and Haris Rauf, have come forward to share their admiration for Indian cricket icon, Virat Kohli. Engaging with the official broadcaster, Star Sports, they highlighted specific attributes of Kohli's game that elevate him to an elite class. Mohammad Rizwan emphasized Kohli's exceptional prowess during the decisive moments of a game.
"Once he is set and he has some runs in the bag with him, his end product is very dangerous. The shots that he plays at the latter half of the innings, the finishing touches, no one can match that. These are the things that set him apart," Rizwan told the broadcaster ahead of the match.
He reminisced about a particular instance from the 2022 World Cup held in Melbourne, where he witnessed firsthand the maestro in action. Kohli, after facing some initial hiccups, showcased his signature flair by orchestrating a seemingly impossible chase during the game's final stretch. That very match also saw Kohli dispatch a majestic six off a delivery from Haris Rauf, an image that's etched in cricketing memories.
Contributing to the conversation, the speedster Haris Rauf shared his perspective on Kohli's unparalleled focus. Drawing from his personal experience when he had the opportunity to bowl in the nets during an Indian training session, Rauf noted, "When I was a net bowler for India, I was bowling to Virat Kohli and it felt like he knew what the exact part of the bat was hitting the ball and where it was going, he was so focused. I have never seen that much control in anyone. That is why he is so good."
It's not often that players from a rival team openly express such admiration for an opponent, especially on the eve of a high-stakes match. But such is the aura of Virat Kohli that even adversaries on the field can't help but acknowledge his brilliance.
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