Pakistan Haris Rauf is of the opinion that Virat Kohli will not be able to replicate the infamous shot that he played against him during the T20 World Cup clash at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on October 23 between India and Pakistan which ended in a victory for the Men in Blue. Kohli's six — a flat shot that went straight over the bowler's head for a maximum — turned the tide after India were struggling at 31 for four while chasing 159 runs for the win.
With India in a tough spot, Kohli turned back the clock to produce one of the finest innings in the history of the competition to seal the victory for India with four wickets remaining. The former skipper scored 82 runs off 53 balls in an innings that consisted of six fours and four sixes.
The consecutive sixes off Rauf's bowling was one of the turning points in the game, with the first one becoming the talk of the town.
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During an interview with Pakistan's popular show 'Hasna Mana Hai,' Rauf was asked about the six by a fan and the pacer said, that the shot hurt him personally but does not expect Kohli to replicate such prowess.
"Of course, it hurt when that went for a six. I didn't say anything but it hurt me personally. I thought something wrong had happened. Anyone who knows cricket knows what sort of a player he is. He has played that shot now; I don't think he can do that again. Such shots are quite rare, you can't hit them again and again. His timing was perfect, and it went for a six," said Rauf.
Despite the loss, Pakistan went on to reach the final of the competition, losing the title to England, who earlier thrashed India in the semifinals of the competition.
