IND vs BAN: Mushfiqur Rahim Reveals Why He Never Sledges Virat Kohli

Bangladesh keeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim made a bold statement ahead of the clash against India in the ICC World Cup 2023. He said that he never sledges Virat Kohli because it pumps him up but when he comes to bat.

Virat Kohli is one of those guys whose intensity is always up even if he’s sitting in the dugout. The Indian star leaves no stone unturned in having a go at the opposition and also has sledged many batters. His never-give-up attitude sets him apart from others.

Virat Kohli is currently part of the Indian team for the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. The right-hander will be next seen against Bangladesh on Thursday (19th October) in Pune. He will be one of the vital cogs for the team going into the game.

Virat Kohli has been in the red hot form in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. He smashed two consecutive half-centuries in the first two games of the tournament. With the way he’s batting and considering his record at Pune, it won’t be a surprise if he gets a ton there.

Mushfiqur Rahim, who will be up against him on Friday, said that Virat Kohli loves it if any sledges him as it charges him up. He added that he tells his teammates to always get rid of him as soon as possible. Speaking to Star Sports, he explained:

“Some batters in the world love sledging and get pumped up by that. So I never sledge him because he gets pumped up by that. I always tell my bowlers to get rid of him as early as possible.”

IND vs BAN: He is a really competitive guy – Mushfiqur Rahim on Virat Kohli

Mushfiqur Rahim touted Virat Kohli as a competitive guy and said that he loves rivalry with him as it’s a different kind of challenge playing against an Indian batter. He added:

“Whenever I play against him, he always tries to sledge me every time I go in to bat because he is a really competitive guy and he doesn’t want to lose any cricket match. I really love that rivalry with him and the challenge that comes with facing him and India.”

India have won three out of their three games in the ICC World Cup 2023. They are currently sitting on the top of the points table. Bangladesh, on the other end, have faced two defeats out of their three games.