Tamim Iqbal surprisingly compares Mushfiqur Rahim to Virat Kohli and here is how

Indian skipper Virat Kohli is an active ambassador of fitness being an integral lifestyle component. Virat Kohli has raised standard of health and fitness with his strict diet and work ethics inside gym. His dedication towards this component has seen players in Team India as well as all over world follow a fitness-oriented culture. Virat Kohli's fitness level and commitment on field are second to ne when compared to or leading cricketers across globe.

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Tamim Iqbal says if one follows Mushfiqur Rahim y don't need to follow Virat Kohli 

However, Tamil Iqbal has said that re’s one cricketer who can be considered as a role model for all Bangladeshi cricketers. Tamim Iqbal added that it was Mushfiqur Rahim whose work ethic sets him apart from or cricketers.  Mushfiqur Rahim has always been considered as one of most hardworking cricketers in Bangladesh side.

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On Saturday, Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim were involved in a live Instagram session where duo spoke on how y were spending time in quarantine. Tamim Iqbal joked about how difficult it is for Mushfiqur Rahim to refrain himself from practising during home quarantine at this time. He added that Mushfiqur Rahim hadn't held a bat for 40 days and added that it seems like it hasn’t happened in last 10-12 years.

Mushfiqur Rahim replied saying that he holds bat as much as possible at home. Tamim Iqbal n went on to praise Mushfiqur Rahim's work ethics and compared it with Virat Kohli. Tamim Iqbal also said that Rahim was a role model for all aspiring cricketers in Bangladesh and added that 32-year old was hardest working among side.

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Tamim Iqbal furr said that everyone gives example of Virat Kohli but Rahim is a great example in Bangladesh, Tamim Iqbal went on to say that if one follows Rahim, he wouldn't need to follow anyone else. Mushfiqur responded modestly saying that he isn’t a special talent like Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan or Mahmudullah Riyad. Thus, he has to keep working hard to excel in game.

Recently, Indian fast bowler Mohammad Shami claimed recently that Bangladeshi batsmen 'overreact' on a barr of short-pitched deliveries bowled to m. rivalry between two countries clearly continues to exist.

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