IND vs ENG: Ian Smith In Awe Of Virat Kohli's Cover Drive, Claims No One Could've Smashes Haris Rauf The Way Virat Did In 2022 T20 World Cup
Published - 25 Oct 2023, 05:29 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 10:00 AM
Former cricketer Ian Smith lauded ace Indian batter Virat Kohli for his brilliant shot against New Zealand in the ICC World Cup 2023. Ian Smith described Virat Kohli???s cover drive off Matt Henry???s bowling as one of the most magnificent shots he has witnessed in cricket.
Virat Kohli played a brilliant innings against the Black Caps, helping the team secure a 4-wicket victory in Dharamsala on October 22. The right-handed batter fell just short of a well-deserved hundred, getting dismissed for 95 runs, including eight fours and two sixes.
Virat Kohli Played One Of The Great Shots ??? Ian Smith
Speaking to the ICC review podcast, Ian Smith emphasized the brilliance of Virat Kohli???s front-foot cover drive against Matt Henry during the match. He also mentioned a memorable shot played by Kohli against Pakistan, highlighting his exceptional shot-making skills.
???He (Virat Kohli) played one of the great shots for me today off Matt Henry when he came down the wicket and hit him through the covers. Remember that T20 shot he played at Melbourne against Pakistan, which everyone thought, I mean, ???No one else in the world can play that shot.??? Well, that was off the back foot, basically. This one, off the front foot, was one of the most glorious cover drives I???ve ever seen,??? Ian Smith told the ICC.
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The incident took place during the 30th over of India???s innings. Matt Henry had bowled impressively in the first over of his second spell. Kohli made a bold move by stepping out and unleashing a powerful drive wide through covers on the first ball of Henry???s next over.
Virat Kohli Smashed His Bat Into His Pad ??? Ian Smith
Ian Smith observed Kohli???s reaction after the next ball, where he worked the ball to the third man but only managed a single. Kohli expressed his frustration by smacking his bat into his pad, indicating his disappointment at not capitalizing on the width of the delivery.
???The very next ball, he gets a bit of width and works it down to the third man, and he only gets a single. While halfway down the wicket, he smacked his bat into his pad. You could tell he was admonishing himself that he didn???t do better with that width,??? Smith added.
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