Star India batter Virat Kohli is admired by globally for his professionalism and his work ethic. Apart from his abilities as a batter, Kohli has sparked a fitness regime in India, which is followed by every budding cricketer in the country. However, his charm isn’t restricted to India. Pakistani batter Ahmed Shehzad, who has been often compared Kohli, is a huge admirer of the former India captain. Shehzad was all praise for Kohli and credited the 34-year-old for transforming the fortunes of India’s Test side.
If setting standard and goals are to be measured, then Virat Kohli tops the charts. Ahmed Shehzad even claimed that Kohli who has a poor form for over 2 years is now back in his top. However, Shehzad also claimed that Kohli’s Best is yet to come.
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“We share a mutual respect for each other. Whenever I need any advice regarding cricket, he has been kind (to help me out). I really respect him as a player. He has changed himself dramatically. When he burst onto the scene during the U-19 World Cup, he was a bit chubby. But the way he has transformed himself, not just from the cricketing aspect, it is commendable. He took India to new heights in Test cricket. I haven’t seen someone who has adapted so quickly. I feel, his best is yet to come,” Shehzad said on Nadir Ali’s podcast.
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As for Shehzad, the Pakistani batter is hoping to find his back into the team. He last appeared for for the national team back in 2019. Shehzad went on to claim of the special bond that he shares with Kohli. He claimed that in terms of taking advice in cricket, Kohli has always been generous to help him and thus as a result he has immense respect for the Indian cricketer.
As for Kohli, the Indian cricketer is now enjoying his break in England. He last featured for India in the recently concluded WTC Finals which came in a losing cause.
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