AUS vs ENG: Watch - Virat Kohli mentioned as Adil Rashid picks favorite wicket of his career

England leg-spinner Adil Rashid talked about the favorite wicket of his career ahead of the clash against Australia in the T20 World Cup 2024. He said that the scalp of Virat Kohli during the ODI game against India at Headingley is his best wicket ball.

England leg-spinner Adil Rashid has been one of the key performers for the team in the white-ball format. He is one of the major reasons behind the success of the Jos Buttler-led side in the ODIs as well as the T20Is, helping them win important games.

Adil Rashid’s ability to chip in with wickets at the crucial juncture of the game has often put England in the winning position in many important games. He played a valiant role for his team in the 2019 World Cup win and the 2022 T20 World Cup win.

Adil Rashid is currently part of the England team for the T20 World Cup 2024. The leg-spinner didn’t have a great outing in the game against Scotland as he was taken for runs. But with of kind of ability he possesses, he will be a vital asset for the team going ahead.

Adil Rashid will be now seen in seen during the game against Australia. The match between the two heavyweights will take place at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday (8th June). He will have to play a vital role if his team has to fancy their chances of winning.

Ahead of the game Australia, Adil Rashid was involved in a Question and Answer session. He was asked by one of the fans about his favorite wicket in his career. In reply to the query, the leg-spinner stated:

“I think my favourite wicket has to be Virat Kohli at Headingley in an ODI game. Definitely one for myself to remember.”

The delivery by Adil Rashid left Virat Kohli stunned by the peach. He bowled a ball that was pitched close to the leg stump. The batter went back to whip it through the onside and the ball turned sharply to hit the top of the off stump.

Adil Rashid picks Shane Warne as the best spinner in the game of cricket

Adil Rashid was also asked to pick the best spinner between Shane Warne, Anil Kumble, and Mushtaq Ahmed. Replying to this, the England spinner backed Shane Warne and stated:

“I think that's quite an easy one for me, it has to be Shane Warne, greatest spinner of all time, probably one of the greatest cricketers as well, of all time, just because of the way he goes about his business, his cricket speaks for himself but also how his attitude towards cricket was as well, it was unbelievable.”

Adil Rashid also went on to pick Jos Buttler as his favorite T20 player. According to him, the England captain is one of the best batters in the world and also a great team-man.