The high-profile ICC Champions trophy is completely ready to start, with Pakistan including New Zealand on 19 February in the opening conflict. Head-to-head in a rare face-off. The Indo-Pak collision also causes some exciting personal competitions. The will of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Mohammed Shami, etc. will all be the best possible for their respective sides.
When it comes to personal fighting, Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam debat fans has long been involved. Former Pakistan Pacer Abdur Rauf Khan, however, believes that India skipper Rohit Sharma is far ahead of the duo when it comes to the current crop.
“Both are great players (said Rauf when he was asked about the comparison of Kohli vs Babar). But in my opinion, Virat Kohli has no comparison. His class, consistency and the ability to perform under pressure put him apart. Babar Azam, in shape, is exceptional. [batter] Is Rohit Sharma. I believe Rohit is currently the best batsman [batter] In World Cricket. He is much better than Virat and Babar, “Rauf told The Times of India.
When asked about the two 'game-changing players' from India and Pakistan who can have a big impact, Rauf Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma from the Indian team chose. From Pakistan he chose Mohammad Rizwan and Naseem Shah.
“For India I would choose Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma. Pandya is a match winner who can turn the game around with both bat and ball, while Rohit's experience in high -pressure games is invaluable. For Pakistan, Mohammad Rizwan is always a threat to India and has one Great record in these meetings.
Rauf did not mention Shaheen Shah Afridi in the list. When he was asked about this, he said that the Pacer has not been seen at its peak since his knee injury.
“A few years ago I would certainly have recorded Shahen Shah Afridi. At its peak he was one of the best fast bowlers, who regularly clocks 145+ km / h and beautifully swinging the ball beautifully. But after his knee injury he has lost pace now, now, now Bowling around 134-135 km / h and does not swing the ball in the air, which disturbing Batsmen from top order [batters] Such as Rohit Sharma. At the moment, however, he seems to be struggling, and I feel that Naseem Shah is the more dangerous bowler for Pakistan, “he said.
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