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Shaheen Afridi’s Hilarious Banter: Choosing Between Kohli And Babar’s Cover Drives
By CricShots - Feb 22, 2024 9:36 am
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Pakistan cricket fans were treated to a delightful moment as Shoaib Malik, the seasoned all-rounder, engaged in a lighthearted conversation with former fast bowler Mohammad Amir and current T20I skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi. The trio, representing the ILT20 team, Desert Vipers, participated in a Q&A session, sparking laughter and camaraderie.

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Virat Kohli and Babar Azam

During the rapid-fire round, the pace duo faced a tough choice between the cover drives of two modern-day batting maestros: Virat Kohli and Babar Azam. While Amir swiftly picked Kohli, citing his admiration for the former Indian captain’s strokeplay, Shaheen surprisingly opted for his compatriot Babar’s cover drive.

Mohammad Amir’s comical reaction to Shaheen’s choice added an extra layer of humour to the exchange, considering the iconic status of both batters’ cover drives in the cricketing world.

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Adding to the amusement, when tasked with selecting between Mohammad Rizwan’s and Rohit Sharma’s pull shots, the banter between Amir and Shaheen reached new heights. Amir cheekily favoured Rohit’s pull, contrasting with Shaheen’s patriotic choice of Rizwan’s stroke.

In other cricketing news, Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma welcomed their second child, Akaay, into the world on February 15. Kohli shared the joyful news on social media, expressing gratitude for the blessings and well-wishes received during this special time.

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The couple requested privacy as they celebrated the arrival of their newborn son, with Kohli withdrawing from the ongoing Test series against England to be with his family. Amidst speculations surrounding his absence from the series, Kohli’s close friend and former cricketer AB de Villiers initially hinted at the family’s impending joyous event.

Subsequently, Kohli opted out of the remaining Tests against England, focusing on his family commitments. Fans eagerly await Kohli’s return to action during the upcoming 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), as he embarks on the journey of fatherhood once again.