Pakistani pacer Naseem Shah, 21, praised Virat Kohli’s nature in a recent interview. Virat Kohli is currently on a personal break and is not taking part in the ongoing five-match Test series between India and England.
Naseem Shah recently spoke about facing Virat Kohli on his T20I debut. He made his T20I debut in August 2022 against India during the Asia Cup. India won the match but Naseem Shah took the wickets of KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav in the match.
Naseem Shah was out of cricket action after getting injured during the Super 4 match against India in Asia Cup 2023 and since then he did not play competitive cricket until very recently in PSL 2024. He missed ODI World Cup 2023 and the Test series. against Australia. He recently returned to cricket playing for Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League. Naseem Shah bowled an inswinger to Virat Kohli on his debut which was edged but the catch was missed or else it would have been a dream wicket for him.
Naseem Shah talked about how Virat Kohli is very humble and simple in real life. Even after being a big superstar, she has no attitude. Shah also said that while he is on the field, Virat is very passionate and focused, but off the field he is very humble, simple and gentle. Virat Kohli has good relations with Pakistani players like Shaheen Shah Afridi and Babar Azam.
“Virat Kohli is a big star. But she doesn’t have an attitude or anything. He is a very humble and very simple guy. When he plays on the field, he is very focused and passionate, but off the field he is very gentle, very humble and is a very nice human being.” Naseem Shah said on Samaa TV. Naseem Shah is a brilliant bowler and has been a great addition to the Pakistan team.
Naseem Shah praises Virat Kohli ahead of T20 World Cup 2024
Naseem Shah said, “Virat Kohli is a big star. But he doesn’t have an attitude or anything. He is a very humble and very simple guy. When he plays on the field, he is very focused and passionate, but off the field he is very kind, very humble and is a very nice human being.” (Samaa TV) pic.twitter.com/kSoPGalVWo
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India and Pakistan will have their next clash in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 as the two rivals will meet in New York City on June 9. Virat Kohli played one of the best innings in T20 history the last time these two teams faced each other. against each other in the T20 World Cup. Virat Kohli scored 82 while chasing 160 in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 match against Pakistan at the MCG.
Naseem Shah recalled that he could not hear Babar Azam, who was next to him while playing in the match, due to the noise. Virat Kohli chased down the target after India were reduced to 31/4 in the powerplay and needed 130 more to win in just 14 overs. It was a sensational performance from Virat Kohli and was an example of why he is the best batsman of this generation.