Published 14:19 IST, December 15th 2019
Shoaib Akhtar lauds India's top-order, has special message for 'King Kohli'
Shoaib Akhtar had lauded India's top-order and at the same time, had given a special mention to 'King Kohli' who has played a stellar cameo in the final T20I
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Shoaib Akhtar has complimented Indian skipper Virat Kohli after his cameo kck in series-deciding T20I at Wankhede Stium. Apart from Kohli, Akhtar has also showered praises for Kohli's deputy Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul.
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Akhtar lauds India's top-order
Shoaib Akhtar appreciated Virat Kohli's unbeaten 29-ball 70 and said that he should t be given a break because when he comes back n opponents desperately need a break.
'' way he batted against West Indies where he h scored a tremendous 94 and n that kck in decider where he got better of both Kesrick Williams, it was an outstanding batting effort. He is an ambitious batsman. From here it is kwn that Kohli competes with best of best'', said Akhtar on his Youtube channel.
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'Rawalpindi Express' n ded that best of best was in his team itself that included likes of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. He n ded that such players give a lot of competition and that ir understanding of game is really good. Rahul and Rohit h ded 135 runs for opening wicket which lied a solid foundation for a mammoth total.
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Shoaib Akhtar on 'King Kohli'
''Rohit Sharma might be most talented cricketer on planet right w and KL Rahul as well. But, when Kohli comes in, minute he comes in, he changes whole scenario with his will, with his range of shots and it's really surprising to see a young guy like Kohli come in and n transforming himself into greatest player of game that I have ever seen. He has left everyone behind and is utilizing his chances exceptionally well and he always has that unending hunger in him which is just amazing'', he ded.
pace icon n mentioned that according to him, Kohli is 'King' of cricket right w after which he wished him luck and urged him to keep going. ex-speedster also said that he was very happy for KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma because he was confident that Rohit Sharma would wake up one day and he would realize his potential which he is doing and that even KL Rahul is coming out and doing his job which is a delight to watch.
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13:22 IST, December 15th 2019